Well, at face value this could be construed as an act of "Affirmative Action". Some people in non white groups could view it as patronizing or condemn as an act

Well, at face value this could be construed as an act of "Affirmative Action". Some people in non white groups could view it as patronizing or condemn as an act of "white saviorship" or an extension of the "white man's burden" philosophy. Other critics on the other end of the spectrum would view it as counter-productive and enforcing of racial division lines or taken to an extreme as "reverse racism". I on the other tend to give people the benefit of doubt before rushing to judgements. The fact that they excluded Asians whether for the East or the South from the preferential treatment makes me think that they're acting in good faith and with the best intentions till further notice. BTW: I am not Caucasian. Since we brought up race in this discussion.