It’s unfortunate the author didn’t speak with some of the knowledgeable posters who posted on his threads. He wasn’t active responding on his threads either.
I wonder if some of the language issues are due to the website In the OP that published what seems like a translation. I would compare it with the original published by NY Times, but can’t because it’s behind a paywall…Thereby ensuring that people who would most benefit from better understanding this issue never see it.