China Divided Over Nvidia CEO Huang Scandal; Musk Says Hiring Him Would Be an Honor
The scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang has captivated Chinese social media, generating billions of views as users debate the case. Public opinion is divided between those supporting Huang and those expressing solidarity with the suspected spy. Chinese netizens have analyzed Alice Huang's clothing and behavior during interactions with the Nvidia chief on platform RedNote. The Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the US of using false espionage accusations as a pretext for technological blockade, while reports revealed Alice Huang visited Taiwan eight times between 2024 and 2025. Additional details emerged that Alice Huang's husband introduced her to Jensen Huang, and Elon Musk posted on X that hiring the Nvidia CEO would be "an honor." The case has also impacted US-China relations, with the matter discussed in Nvidia's board meeting.