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I think the trope of asian culture promoting "shyness" and respect for authority has some bearing on this, but not in the way the article mentioned.

While many asians may have these characteristics, it's not that it makes them unfit to lead it is more about the promoting managers looking for the wrong signals. We see similar trends with introverts and women, no? They don't fit the extroverted, authoritative, direct management style that is deemed "successful", but is often not optimal.