China denies allegations of spy operation targeting Nvidia CEO
Summary
China denied a report alleging that businesswoman Alice Huang gathered information for Beijing about Nvidia and its chief executive, Jensen Huang. Nvidia said Jensen Huang’s contact with her involved routine business and did not include sensitive trade secrets; the allegations and any alleged transfer of information remain unproven.Key Facts
- The New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence agencies investigated Alice Huang over suspected espionage and possible diversion of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
- The report said surveillance identified Jensen Huang as an American citizen who communicated with Alice Huang; the nature and timing of any alleged information transfer remain unclear.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun called the report “groundless speculation” and accused Washington of trying to smear China.
- Nvidia spokesman John Rizzo said Jensen Huang’s interactions with Alice Huang were routine and did not involve sensitive company or national-security information.
- Megaspeed said it appointed outside legal advisers to investigate the allegations and told the U.S. government it would cooperate.
- The United States has restricted exports of its most advanced Nvidia chips to China since 2022, citing national security concerns; the article says some restrictions have loosened during Donald Trump’s administration.
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