China Update Consulting
Helping you understand an
ever-changing China to
protect your bottom line
Tony Fiddis
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Meet Tony Fiddis: China Analyst
China Update Consulting provides geopolitical and economic intelligence focused on China’s policy environment, macroeconomic direction, trade relationships, and regional security dynamics.
Founded by independent China geopolitical analyst Tony Fiddis, China Update builds on the research capability behind the China Update platform, which reaches a global audience of millions of views Its work combines primary-source analysis, regulatory monitoring, and close tracking of party-state decisions to provide clear, evidence-based insight beyond headlines and political noise.
The consultancy supports multinational companies, investors, and executive boards in assessing China-related risk and opportunity. Services include analysis of domestic market shifts, supply-chain exposure, regulatory and trade tensions, and broader Asia-Pacific macroeconomic developments.
China Update Consulting helps leadership teams make informed strategic decisions, reduce geopolitical exposure, protect assets, and prepare for structural changes affecting China and the wider region.
Experiences that make a difference
Peking University Trained China Analyst
Tony Fiddis holds a Master of International Relations from Peking University, in Beijing, specialising in Chinese foreign policy, alongside degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Founder of China and Market Update
Established China and Market Update, two highly regarded platforms that offer independent and evidence-driven insights into the intricate geopolitical, economic, and strategic forces shaping China today.
Established China Update Consulting
China Update Consulting is dedicated to empowering businesses, investors, and institutions with the insights needed to navigate the intricate political and economic landscapes that drive ever-changing China
Introducing the China Strategic Risk Alert
China Update Consulting is releasing an evidence-based risk report for businesses, investors, and institutions, highlighting emerging news, political and economic risks, and their potential impacts for key insights for decision-makers
We pride ourselves on our consulting expertise
in detecting emerging trends
We provide proactive intelligence on China, identifying critical macro shifts before they reach mainstream recognition.
Most significantly, our analysis surfaced the early Wuhan outbreak well ahead of global pandemic declarations—alongside early calls on the US–China trade war, property sector restructuring, AI leadership, and rare-earth supply strategies.
For more than seven years, we have delivered the strategic lead time executives require to make confident, informed decisions.
THE CHINA UPDATE ADVANTAGE
Stay Ahead of China’s Next Move
Receive timely policy, economic, and risk intelligence that helps executives see emerging shifts early, understand what they mean, and act with confidence.
Early signals
Identify important policy, economic, and geopolitical shifts before they become mainstream headlines.
Executive clarity
Cut through noise with concise, evidence-led analysis focused on business implications.
Confident action
Gain the lead time to prepare, protect your strategy, and respond decisively.
Trusted by executives navigating China’s most consequential shifts
Research Findings Worth Sharing
Why Jensen Huang’s Political Influence Matters
If Nvidia lost Jensen Huang, the US–China chip war would get much nastier. By Independent China Analyst: Tony Fiddis...
The Invisible Chokepoints of Modern Defence
Why Japan’s Rare-Earth Bottleneck Is Quietly Terrifying the Pentagon By Tony Fiddis: Independent, China Anylist Global...
China’s Chemical Surge Threatens Producers Worldwide
China’s Chemical Industry Overcapacity: The Hidden Crisis Reshaping Global Manufacturing By Tony Fiddis: Independent...
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