Because it is an opinion piece, and clearly presents itself as such, it falls into a different category. Jacques states his case clearly and provides a clear overview of where he feels the economic indicators point. His bias is not hidden and he makes it clear that it's a predictive piece, while also stepping out on the limp with some of his conclusions. He states points worth considering but also writes as an analyst rather than a reporter. Worth the read for thus attempting to understand the dynamics of US-China relations.