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Trump Was Warned About Suspected Spy’s Relationship With Nvidia CEO
Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, was reportedly in a relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China.
Before Trump flew to Beijing, he was reminded of intelligence about the relationship, according to the account of the trip.
The relationship has drawn scrutiny because Huang has urged the U.S. to loosen restrictions on advanced chip exports to China.
Officials are concerned the relationship could have exposed sensitive information about Nvidia or influenced decisions on chip exports, though the sources do not establish that either happened.
The FBI is investigating, and the Trump administration appears to have known about the relationship before the public controversy.
Trump has said he believes Huang did not know the woman was a spy, while Nvidia’s board says it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
The FBI investigation remains ongoing, and the sources give no further details about what happens next.
President Donald Trump was reminded before traveling to Beijing that intelligence indicated Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was in a relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy, the New York Times reported.
The relationship has prompted concerns about possible access to sensitive information and Nvidia’s dealings with Megaspeed, a Singapore-based company led by Alice Huang.
Trump has said he believes Jensen Huang did not know Alice Huang was a spy and called him an “honorable guy.”
Nvidia’s board says it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised and has expressed confidence in Huang.
The FBI is investigating, and Nvidia’s board has announced an independent investigation.
- Who
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, who is believed by U.S. intelligence to be a Chinese spy. President Donald Trump was reminded of intelligence about their relationship.
- What
- Reports say Trump was reminded that Jensen Huang was in a relationship with Alice Huang before traveling to Beijing. The relationship has raised concerns about possible access to sensitive information and Nvidia’s business dealings.
- When
- Before Trump boarded Air Force One for Beijing. The articles were published on November 10 and 11, 2026.
- Where
- On Air Force One en route to Beijing.
- Why
- U.S. intelligence reportedly believed Alice Huang was a Chinese spy, and officials have raised concerns about the relationship’s possible implications for national security and Nvidia.
Government officials and security experts
Trump and Nvidia’s board
Warnings and risk
Government officials and security experts
Officials and experts have raised concerns that Alice Huang may have accessed sensitive Nvidia or government information and that the relationship could have affected Huang’s calls on chip exports.
Trump and Nvidia’s board
Trump said he believes Huang did not know Alice Huang was a spy; Nvidia’s board said it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
Huang’s judgment
Government officials and security experts
A senior government official said a sophisticated person should not have fallen prey to such advances.
Trump and Nvidia’s board
Trump called Huang an “honorable guy,” and Nvidia’s board expressed confidence in him and his leadership team.
The Commerce Department began investigating Megaspeed, according to the New York Times report cited by Fast Company.
Fortune reported that Nvidia’s general counsel intervened to have a Commerce Department investigation into Megaspeed moved to the Justice Department.
Trump was reminded of intelligence indicating that Jensen Huang was in a relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.
The New York Times and Fast Company published reports on the relationship and its implications.
Fortune reported that Nvidia’s board had announced an independent investigation and that the FBI was investigating.
- Nvidia CEO
- Jensen Huang
- Woman at the center of the reports
- Alice Huang
- Company led by Alice Huang
- Megaspeed, a Singapore-based customer
- U.S. investigation
- The FBI is investigating
- Nvidia board response
- It announced an independent investigation and expressed confidence in Huang
- Trump’s trip
- Beijing
4 sources
What people are saying
His home, office, electronic devices, and private and professional communications would all be attractive intelligence targets
A sophisticated individual should not have fallen prey to these advances
This is not just personal foibles
no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised