Chinese state media on November 9 strongly denied allegations that Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, was involved in a scandal linked to the Chinese government, criticizing U.S. media for spreading false spy claims. They warned that the incident could harm U.S.-China relations and negatively impact technological trade between the two countries.
The Global Times, a Chinese state-run outlet, published a commentary titled "Why Involve China in Jensen Huang's Extramarital Affair?" asserting that U.S. media, particularly The New York Times, has gone too far with speculative reporting.
It pointed out that the allegations were based on a few photos of an Asian woman and the fact that NVIDIA had previously sought to ease trade restrictions with China, adding that the media's speculation was unfounded. The commentary criticized U.S. media for creating narratives while claiming to be "objective."
It also questioned the timing of The New York Times' reports, suggesting that the sudden emergence of "China spy" allegations could be an intentional effort to provoke tensions between the two nations, especially as U.S.-China relations were stabilizing.
The Global Times emphasized that the incident surrounding CEO Huang is primarily a personal matter and should be treated as an internal U.S. issue. It urged U.S. media not to jump to conclusions based on a pre-established "anti-China script" but to investigate based on facts and solid evidence.
Furthermore, it warned that such an "anti-China script" could disrupt normal technological and trade exchanges, impacting not only the U.S. and China but also the global supply chain.
On November 8, Huang acknowledged his extramarital affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Previously, he had described the relationship as a professional one, but he ultimately admitted to the inappropriate relationship. However, he did not directly address the allegations regarding the woman's connections to Chinese intelligence.
In response, NVIDIA's board has formed a special committee of independent directors to investigate the matter, working alongside external legal advisors.
The woman involved, identified as Huang Le (English name: Alice Huang), is a Chinese national. According to The New York Times, U.S. intelligence agencies believe that the Chinese Ministry of State Security sought to recruit Alice Huang to gather information on U.S. AI semiconductor technology and influence NVIDIA's supply of advanced chips to China. It is alleged that Alice Huang approached Jensen Huang to establish a close relationship.
The Chinese government has consistently denied the allegations regarding the woman linked to Huang, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stating during a regular briefing on November 9 that the so-called "China spy" claims are purely baseless speculation and slander.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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