Nvidia CEO probed over affair with alleged Chinese spy who entered Taiwan on Hong Kong passport
Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang after reports he had an affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese executive US officials believe was working for Chinese intelligence. Taiwan's immigration agency confirmed Wednesday that Alice Huang — also known as Huang Le — entered Taiwan in May 2025 using a Hong Kong passport, which faces fewer restrictions than mainland Chinese passports. She attended a dinner Jensen Huang hosted during Computex, Taipei's major tech expo, where video shows them embracing.
Taiwan's Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang said Alice Huang is now overseas and her entry permit has been revoked, barring future visits. "If we had known she was a spy, we certainly would not have let her enter," Liu told lawmakers, adding that Taiwan will review its pre-screening and spot-check procedures. Beijing has denied the spying allegations.
Nvidia shares dropped following the news. The probe puts the world's most valuable chipmaker — central to the global AI boom — under governance scrutiny at a critical moment. Jensen Huang has admitted to the affair but denies any security breach.
For anyone tracking AI leadership and US-China tech tensions, this raises questions about executive judgment at the company powering the AI revolution. Will Nvidia's board prioritize stability or accountability as competitors close in?