Because, Asians are stereotypical high achievers. High Achievement is seen as a White characteristic. So Asians as a whole are seen as White by SJWs.
You're only considered a POC if you meet the criteria of; Poor, Uneducated, Ignorant, and violent.
Looks like China is trying to play both sides again. (When are they not?)
I don't think they understand just how much Trump is playing them. He knows how they operate far too well.
He's giving them just enough rope to hang themselves with.