"National Security Threat": Nvidia CEO Admits to Affair with Alleged Chinese Spy (4 Photos + 2 Videos)

US intelligence suspects the woman of espionage—a claim Beijing has already denounced as slander. By all accounts, this spy saga is just getting started.





Jensen Huang, the CEO and co-founder of US tech giant Nvidia, is facing intense scrutiny over an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Following widespread media coverage of US intelligence suspicions, Huang confirmed his marital infidelity in an internal memo sent to all company employees.

"I cheated on my wife <...> My actions have caused pain to her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I hope our family can heal from this, and that over time I can rebuild their trust," he wrote.

He issued a separate apology to his colleagues, adding that he is "determined to protect Nvidia and support America's national security."



According to the Financial Times, US intelligence suspects that Alice Huang (also known as Huang Le), who shares a surname with the Nvidia chief, was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security. She held an executive role at Singapore-based Megaspeed, a major customer of Nvidia. The 63-year-old CEO's "close relationship" with the alleged spy reportedly spanned more than two years.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the affair with Huang Le was part of an operation to gather intelligence on the company’s technology. Furthermore, the romantic connection may have led to lobbying efforts for relaxed export restrictions on advanced AI chips—with media outlets reporting that Megaspeed may have funneled $2 billion worth of chips into China via its Malaysian subsidiary, Speedmatrix.





Huang with his wife and mistress. The Nvidia CEO has been married for 41 years and has two children.

Nvidia's board of directors announced an internal investigation following media reports and Huang's confession. Additionally, US lawmakers have demanded explanations from Huang, scheduling a closed-door briefing for several congressional committees on November 18.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the espionage allegations, calling reports of a covert operation baseless claims intended to discredit Beijing.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump publicly voiced support for the Nvidia head. Calling Huang a "terrific person," Trump insisted the CEO should remain at the helm of the company. Despite the investigation surrounding Jensen Huang, Trump stated he intends to include him in his delegation for an upcoming trip to Asia next week.