Indeed, this is referenced explicitly in the piece that he quotes: As with the experience of the American Irish, Italians, Jews, and many other groups, the Asi

Indeed, this is referenced explicitly in the piece that he quotes: As with the experience of the American Irish, Italians, Jews, and many other groups, the Asian experience shows that racial divisions and hostilities can subside over time. But regarding that piece, I found the following passage problematic: And it’s evidence of the essential fairness of the American capitalist system, which has rewarded this hard work even though many people, including many government officials, tried to penalize it. I submit that the phenomenon in question describes the essential unfairness of the American system, capitalist or otherwise. If people can be "rewarded" for their "hard work" in spite of their race only when that racial identity is subsumed by whiteness, it only reinforces the existing power structure. Or, the author might argue, it was this success and recognition that led to the change in racial perception. Either way, it's not what I call fair.