China rejects US allegations linking Nvidia CEO to espionage
China has criticized the United States for what it calls fabricated claims of espionage related to Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, asserting that these allegations are being used to justify restrictions on technology exports.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the statement during a press briefing on Thursday, responding to reports concerning Huang’s extramarital affair and allegations that the woman involved, identified as Alice Huang, is linked to Chinese intelligence and previously worked at Singapore-based Megaspeed.
China maintains its technological advancements are the result of independent innovation and collaborative efforts, expressing willingness to cooperate with the US in line with an agreement previously reached between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. That agreement, made in Busan, South Korea, involved easing tariffs and reducing tech restrictions to alleviate trade tensions.
The comments precede a planned meeting between Trump and Xi next week at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China.
Nvidia’s CEO has acknowledged the affair. Megaspeed stated it is committed to complying with US export control laws and cooperating with the US government.
Huang, who co-founded Nvidia and propelled it to a leading position in the AI chip market, has previously advocated against restrictions on chip sales to China. Last year, Trump authorized the export of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China despite opposition from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers concerned about China’s potential dominance in AI.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed the accusations as “entirely groundless, speculative and intended to smear and malign China.”
Nvidia initiated an investigation into Huang on Sunday, and his future with the $4.2 trillion company remains uncertain. The company has not publicly disclosed a succession plan.
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