China Denies Spy Allegations Against Nvidia’s Huang
China dismisses claims of a spy plot involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling it a smear campaign.
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China has denied allegations that it attempted to ensnare Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in a spy plot, calling the accusations unsubstantiated and a smear campaign against Beijing. The claims emerged after Huang admitted to an affair with a business executive, which he addressed in an open letter to his wife and the company. He did not name the woman, but the New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence believed the woman was gathering information for the Chinese government.
Nvidia Launches Investigation
Nvidia announced it was conducting an independent investigation into the allegations that Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The company’s shares dropped roughly 5% in pre-market trading on Monday, reflecting investor concerns over the situation.
Chinese Government Response
In a routine news briefing, a Chinese spokesperson dismissed the spy allegations as baseless. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated, “The so-called Chinese spy allegation is unsubstantiated. It is nothing but smears against China.” Beijing had previously rejected The New York Times’ report that Huang had developed a close relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen who ran a company accused of illicitly shipping advanced Nvidia chips to China.
Background on the Allegations
Alice Huang was a former executive of Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based data center company that partnered with Nvidia. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Huang has lobbied Washington to loosen export restrictions on Nvidia chips to China, securing approval from former President Donald Trump for selling H200 chips in 2026. However, it remains unclear if Chinese companies will be allowed to purchase these chips in large quantities.
Expert Analysis
George Chen, a partner at The Asia Group, emphasized that the key questions are whether Huang was aware of any espionage activities and whether any sensitive information was compromised. He stressed that these questions require evidence rather than speculation.
State Media Response
Chinese state media outlets have largely echoed the government’s official stance, framing the New York Times report as an attempt to destabilize U.S.-China relations. The state-owned Global Times remarked, “Whenever China-US relations begin to improve, there are often those firing shots from the shadows.”
Source: OANN
