House Republicans Seek Nvidia CEO Testimony, Threaten Subpoena Over China Spy Claims

House Republicans are pushing for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to testify personally, with subpoenas possible if he does not agree to a closed-door briefing by Wednesday's deadline. The demand follows a New York Times report alleging his close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast and two other Republican lawmakers requested the briefing on November 4, and Mast is open to issuing a subpoena if Huang does not respond. House China Committee Chairman John Moolenaar said Huang has until 5 p.m. ET Wednesday to decide, warning that subpoenas are likely if he declines or offers no alternative date. The allegations have intensified lawmakers' concerns about whether export controls on Nvidia's advanced AI chips are strong enough to prevent sensitive US technology from benefiting China, amid the ongoing US-China race to develop powerful AI systems. Nvidia has not yet responded to requests for comment.