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China rejects allegations it spied on Nvidia's Jensen Huang

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Ruberry, B. (2026, November 9). China rejects allegations it spied on Nvidia's Jensen Huang. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/11/09/2026/china-rejects-allegations-it-spied-on-nvidias-jensen-huang

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Semafor · collected 2026-11-09 · by Brendan Ruberry

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China has denied spying on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling the accusations smear campaigns against the country. The controversy arises before a significant Trump-Xi meeting and includes claims that American media are unfairly targeting Alice Huang, a Chinese executive linked to China’s Ministry of State Security. Analysts suggest these events could be politically motivated, aimed at discrediting both Huang and President Trump.
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As of November 9, 2026, Nvidia's board initiated an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation involving an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a suspected Chinese spy. The affair and potential security breach were reported by the New York Times and Financial Times, leading to significant concerns from US Congress, which requested Huang's testimony regarding Nvidia’s security protocols against espionage. Nvidia shares dropped about 6% on November 9, reflecting market anxiety over possible national security implications and corporate risks.

The investigation will be conducted by an independent committee with outside legal counsel. Though the company maintains it has no reason to believe its secrets or US national security were compromised, the probe aims to thoroughly examine all available information. China’s foreign ministry denied any involvement in a honey trap operation targeting Huang.

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A former state media editor cast the controversy as “a calculated move by the Democratic Party and the US establishment to take down Jensen Huang, and by extension, go after Trump,” while netizens accused American media of smearing Alice Huang, the Chinese executive suspected of working on behalf of the Ministry of State Security. “What a win for the MSS,” China watcher Bill Bishop wrote, “to have such access to the head of the most important company in the world, and to now get to watch as politicians and shorts attack him and Nvidia.”
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Beijing dismissed allegations it spied on Nvidia’s CEO as “smears against China,” as the scandal threatened bilateral ties ahead of next week’s Trump-Xi meeting. asserted
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A former state media editor cast the controversy as “a calculated move by the Democratic Party and the US establishment to take down Jensen Huang, and by extension, go after Trump,” while netizens accused American media of smearing Alice Huang, the Chinese executive suspected of working on behalf of the Ministry of State Security. “What a win for the MSS,” China watcher Bill Bishop wrote, “to have such access to the head of the most important company in the world, and to now get to watch as politicians and shorts attack him and Nvidia.” asserted
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