They're also the victim of harassment and hate by primarily other minorities, which makes for an uncomfortable fact.

You're not suppose to say this out loud!

I think "BIPOC" is designed to be able to exclude or include asians selectively depending on political needs. They want Asians to identify their interests with those of other non-whites, and in opposition to conservative whites. In that context, Asians are "BIPOC." But when it comes to preferential treatment amongst different non-whites, for jobs or admissions, then Asians are in the second-tier of "POC" not the first tier of "BI."

Many asian have white or fair skin.

People of Color mainly refers to people with darker skin.

But ofc it depends who you ask.

BIPOC absolutely includes Asian- both east and south Asian. I’ve never seen it used otherwise.