Nvidia Suspect Alice Huang Returns to Beijing as US Probes Chip Transfers

Alice Huang, a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence, has returned to Beijing amid U.S. investigations into her relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and alleged transfers of advanced chips to China. Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing sources, that Huang, also known as Huang Li, is living in Beijing with security authorities' knowledge, though her return date, reasons, and current activities remain unclear. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council confirmed she entered the island eight times in 2024-2025 using a Hong Kong passport for business visits, with no warning signs flagged. The case emerged after U.S. intelligence concluded she worked for China's Ministry of State Security to influence Nvidia and facilitate chip access despite export restrictions. Jensen Huang admitted to an extramarital relationship and apologized, while Nvidia launched an independent investigation. Huang previously worked as a TV reporter, at HSBC, and later became controlling shareholder of Singapore-based Megaspeed International, which faces scrutiny over alleged export control evasion.