October 29, 2026

Nvidia CEO Allegedly Targeted in Chinese Spy Plot

Nvidia CEO Allegedly Targeted in Chinese Spy Plot

U.S. intelligence claims a Chinese businesswoman linked to Nvidia's CEO passed sensitive data to Beijing, according to a New York Times report.

U.S. spy agencies reportedly identified a Chinese businesswoman, Alice Huang, as passing intelligence to Beijing, with President Trump allegedly briefed on the matter a year ago. The woman, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, was under surveillance, leading to the unmasking of Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang. The report suggests Huang was in contact with an American citizen, later identified as Huang, though no charges have been filed. Nvidia disputes the allegations, stating Huang's interactions are routine and that the company has no evidence of its chips being smuggled to China. The White House, CIA, and NSA have declined to comment on the matter.

Impact
The allegations could affect U.S.-China trade relations and Nvidia's business operations, though no formal charges have been made.