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Nvidia denies report that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in Chinese spy plot
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Nvidia responded to a New York Times report alleging that its CEO, Jensen Huang, was targeted in a Chinese spy plot involving a Singapore-based data center executive. The company stated that the CEO's interactions with customers are routine and that it relies on U.S. government guidance regarding security threats. China's Foreign Ministry dismissed the allegations as baseless smears, while neither the accused executive nor her company responded to requests for comment.
Read the full story at ABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)Why It Matters
The report highlights intersecting tensions between U.S. technology leadership, national security concerns regarding China, and trade policies affecting major chip manufacturers like Nvidia.
Key Facts
- A New York Times report claimed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in a Chinese spy plot by a Singapore-based data center executive.
- The Times identified the executive as Alice Huang, who developed a close relationship with Jensen Huang and was pictured with him in 2024.
- An Nvidia spokesperson stated that Jensen Huang talks with thousands of customer executives yearly and that such interactions are routine.
- Nvidia stated it is confident the U.S. government would notify the company if any person posed a threat to American industry.
- China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun dismissed the reports as baseless and slanderous smears against China.
- Neither Alice Huang nor Megaspeed International responded to requests for comment from ABC News.
- President Donald Trump was reportedly briefed on U.S. intelligence findings regarding the matter but took no action.
- President Trump owns shares in Nvidia, and Jensen Huang has previously advised the president regarding artificial intelligence and chip sales to China.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDonald Trump“U.S. President briefed on the intelligence findings.”PersonJensen Huang“CEO of Nvidia allegedly targeted in a spy plot.”OrganizationMegaspeed“Singapore-based data center company where an executive was accused of funneling ”PersonAlice Huang“Top executive at Megaspeed identified by the New York Times.”OrganizationNvidia“Top chipmaker responding to the intelligence report regarding its CEO.”PersonGuo Jiakun“Spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry who responded to the report.”OrganizationMegaspeed International“Employer of Alice Huang that did not respond to requests for comment.”PersonXi Jinping“Chinese President hosted at a White House state dinner.”