Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair with suspected Chinese spy Alice Huang

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a woman suspected by US intelligence of being a Chinese spy, prompting an independent investigation by the company's board. The controversy began in June 2024 when the pair were first photographed together in Taipei, with reports later revealing Alice's ties to Megaspeed, a Singapore-based data centre firm under US investigation for potential chip diversion to China. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly warned about their relationship in early 2026, leading to a Justice Department probe. President Donald Trump has publicly defended Huang, saying he believes the CEO had no knowledge of Alice's suspected intelligence ties. The affair was confirmed on November 8, 2026, a day before Trump's defense, following weeks of media reports linking Alice to Chinese intelligence activities.