Nvidia boss’s alleged affair with Chinese spy draws FBI investigating, Trump says
Trump describes his conversation
Trump told reporters that he had asked Jensen Huang whether he knew Alice Huang was a spy. Jensen Huang replied that he had not known, and Trump said, “I really believe him.” Trump also said the FBI is investigating the affair involving the Nvidia boss and Alice Huang. The article does not provide further details about the FBI inquiry.
Nvidia commissions investigation
The company’s statement addressed concerns about possible exposure of information. It did not say that the independent investigation had reached a conclusion.
Allegations about Alice Huang
US intelligence officials believe Alice Huang was a spy for Beijing, according to a New York Times report. She is also known as Huang Le. The article describes Alice Huang as alleged to be a Chinese spy. It does not give details about the alleged espionage or identify the basis for the officials’ belief.
Key points
- Trump said the FBI is investigating an affair involving Nvidia boss Jensen Huang and Alice Huang.
- Trump said Jensen Huang denied knowing Alice Huang was a spy and that he believed him.
- Nvidia commissioned an independent investigation and said it saw no reason to believe secrets or national security were compromised.
- A New York Times report said US intelligence officials believe Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, was a spy for Beijing.