China rejects espionage allegations surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Beijing has dismissed claims linking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a Chinese intelligence operation as an unsubstantiated smear campaign, following reports that an executive in a relationship with Huang was suspected of gathering intelligence.
China's Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected allegations that Chinese intelligence targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, describing the espionage claims as an unsubstantiated smear campaign against Beijing. At a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun dismissed the narrative as baseless vilification and slander when questioned about reports that Huang may have been targeted by foreign intelligence.[2][4][6][7]
The denial follows a New York Times report and claims that U.S. authorities suspect Alice Huang, a former executive at Megaspeed International, of passing information to Chinese intelligence while involved in a personal relationship with the Nvidia chief. Huang has acknowledged an extramarital affair, while Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation into the alleged intelligence operation.[1][3][8][9]
Chinese media accused U.S. outlets of fabricating a spy story out of the affair and warned that the episode risks damaging trade relations between Washington and Beijing. Meanwhile, senior U.S. lawmakers have requested that Huang brief Congress on November 18 regarding the situation.[1][5][10]
Key facts
- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called allegations that Beijing targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unsubstantiated and a smear campaign.
- The allegations followed reports that U.S. authorities suspect Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed International executive, of gathering intelligence for Beijing while in a relationship with Jensen Huang.
- Jensen Huang admitted to having an extramarital affair.
- Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
- Senior U.S. lawmakers have asked Jensen Huang to brief Congress on November 18.
- Chinese media accused U.S. media of fabricating the spy narrative and warned that the issue could hurt bilateral trade relations.
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Chinese media denies Beijing's link to Jensen Huang's affair, accuses the US media of a fabricated spy narrative, and warns the issue may hurt trade relations (Bloomberg) Bloomberg : Chinese media denies Beijing's link to Jensen Huang's affair, accuses the US media of a fabricated spy narrative, and warns the issue may hurt trade relations — Beijing dismissed allegations that it spied on Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, an episode that is spiraling …
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The Hindu@the_hinduPost on X ·
China denied on Monday (November 9, 2026) there was a spy plot attempt to ensnare Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling the spying allegations unsubstantiated and a smear campaign against Beijing. https://t.co/GTWIAEJk99
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Mint@livemintPost on X ·
China rejected allegations of a spy plot attempt involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling them baseless smears. The denial followed a New York Times report about Huang and a business executive whom US intelligence agencies reportedly suspected of gathering information for Beijing. https://t.co/wGhC9w5ZCq
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Economic Times@EconomicTimesPost on X ·
China pushes back on the Nvidia spy story | China on Monday dismissed allegations linking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a Chinese intelligence operation, calling the claims "unsubstantiated", according to Reuters. Responding to a question about Nvidia investigating whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular briefing in Beijing that the "so-called Chinese spy narrative" is unsubstantiated. Full Report Here 👇 https://t.co/RF3CinEnW3 #China #Nvidia #JensenHuang #Technology #WorldNews
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That Martini Guy ₿@MartiniGuyYTPost on X ·
🇨🇳 China has now hit back over the allegations surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling the suspected spy operation a “smear campaign”. Nvidia has launched an independent investigation, while senior US lawmakers want Huang to brief Congress on November 18. The US-China AI rivalry is now at the centre of a major counterintelligence controversy. 👀
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The Times Of India@timesofindiaPost on X ·
China has rejected allegations that it was involved in an espionage operation targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling the claims baseless and a “smearing”. "The narrative of a so-called Chinese spy is entirely baseless vilification and smearing.", foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said during a media briefing, as quoted by AFP. More details 🔗 https://t.co/qo1rEJCFBF For the complete story, download the TOI App 👉 https://t.co/ogFaRsVinV #China #Nvidia #JensenHuang #Espionage #USChinaRelations #Technology
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The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetterPost on X ·
BREAKING: China officially denies allegations that its intelligence services were involved in the situation with Nvidia, $NVDA, CEO Jensen Huang. China calls these allegations "groundless speculation and slander." Nvidia's board is running an independent investigation.
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*Walter Bloomberg@DeItaonePost on X ·
CHINA DENIES ESPIONAGE ALLEGATIONS INVOLVING NVIDIA CEO China has rejected reports that its intelligence services targeted Nvidia ($NVDA ) CEO Jensen Huang, calling the allegations groundless speculation and slander. The denial follows reports that US authorities suspect Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed International executive, of providing information to Chinese intelligence while in a relationship with Nvidia's CEO. Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation into the alleged foreign intelligence operation on Sunday.
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Crypto Banter@crypto_banterPost on X ·
🚨CHINA DENIES SPY ALLEGATIONS AROUND NVIDIA CEO JENSEN HUANG! China’s Foreign Ministry said the claims that a woman linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang worked for Chinese intelligence are “unsubstantiated” and amount to “nothing more than a smear” against Beijing. The denial came Monday as Nvidia’s board runs an independent investigation into the reports. Huang has admitted he was unfaithful to his wife.
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Chinese media denies Beijing's link to Jensen Huang's affair, accuses the US media of a fabricated spy narrative, and warns the issue may hurt trade relations (Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Wall St Engine@wallstenginePost on X ·
CHINA 🇨🇳 ON $NVDA CEO PROBE: "SO-CALLED CHINESE SPY NARRATIVE" IS UNSUBSTANTIATED China's foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the comment at a daily briefing in Beijing on Monday, when asked about Nvidia's board probing whether CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
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Business Today@business_todayPost on X ·
'Nothing but a smear campaign against China': Beijing denies spy claims after Nvidia CEO admits affair https://t.co/tadJ0u8tJF
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