Nvidia CEO’s Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Goes Viral, Trump Says: «Honorable Guy»

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged an extramarital affair with a business executive suspected of gathering intelligence for China. The revelation has prompted an independent investigation into whether the leader of the world’s most valuable company was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, raising questions about corporate security and sensitive American AI technology.

In a letter released November 8, Huang apologized to his wife, family and Nvidia colleagues, accepting responsibility for his conduct. «Throughout my life, my family has given me love and support. They deserve my honesty and loyalty. Instead, I let them down and damaged the life we built together,» he wrote.

Donald Trump publicly defended Huang after reports revealed that American intelligence officials had previously warned him about the relationship. Speaking to reporters Sunday, Trump declared, «I think he probably has an excuse for it.» He also described Huang as an honorable man who had made significant contributions to American technological development and economic leadership.

Trump reportedly received intelligence about Huang’s relationship roughly a year earlier but chose not to intervene. Questioned about that decision, he expressed no regrets and continued praising Nvidia’s CEO. Asked whether Huang could accompany him on an upcoming trip to Asia, Trump replied, «I don’t know, but I’d certainly take him.»

The woman identified in the intelligence reports is Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen and former television journalist who became a senior executive at Singapore-based data center company Megaspeed. According to reporting by The New York Times, American intelligence officials assessed that she was providing information to Beijing, although those allegations remain publicly unproven.

Megaspeed reportedly purchased more than $4.8 billion in Nvidia processors over two years, establishing a significant commercial relationship with the American chipmaker. Investigators are examining whether Alice Huang’s personal access to Jensen Huang created opportunities to obtain confidential information, particularly involving technologies subject to Washington’s restrictions on exports to China.

Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation into reports that Huang had been targeted by foreign intelligence. The company emphasized that it had no reason to believe its proprietary information or American national security had been compromised. Huang has pledged to cooperate with investigators and will continue serving as chief executive during the review.

China rejected allegations that its intelligence services attempted to exploit Huang’s relationship. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun dismissed the reports as unsubstantiated and intended to damage Beijing’s reputation. The denial comes amid escalating competition over advanced semiconductors, with Washington restricting Chinese access to technology considered critical for artificial intelligence and military development.

The controversy has attracted attention from American lawmakers concerned about potential foreign intelligence access to sensitive technology. Senior House Republicans have requested a briefing from Huang, while Democratic Senator Chris Coons has called for congressional scrutiny. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to discuss the matter, citing the sensitive nature of the allegations.

Nvidia shares dropped more than five percent as markets opened Monday, reflecting investor uncertainty surrounding the company’s leadership and security procedures. Technology analysts warned that the investigation could increase regulatory scrutiny, particularly regarding semiconductor sales to China. Nevertheless, Nvidia has indicated that Huang will remain CEO while independent investigators examine the allegations.

Despite Huang’s admission and Trump’s public support, the most consequential questions remain unresolved. Investigators have not established publicly whether confidential information was obtained, whether the relationship involved deliberate intelligence targeting or whether Huang knew of any alleged espionage activity. Nvidia’s findings could determine the corporate and national security consequences of the controversy.