Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman and former chief executive of Singaporean data centre firm Megaspeed, has come under scrutiny by US authorities over suspicions that she works for Chinese intelligence. According to a report by The New York Times, US officials believe Huang is gathering intelligence data for China, which has raised concerns in the US.
China has rejected these allegations, describing them as "completely baseless, speculative and intended to defame and blacken China." The statement from Chinese authorities emphasises that these are politically motivated claims without actual evidence.
Nvidia, the technology giant whose chief executive is Jensen Huang, who is reported to have had a close relationship with Alice Huang, has launched its own investigation. The company stated that it has no reason to believe its trade secrets or national security are at risk, but will review all available information related to this situation in detail.
This investigation comes at a time when relations between the US and China are further deteriorating, with technology companies finding themselves at the centre of geopolitical conflicts. Nvidia will continue to monitor developments and take necessary steps to protect its interests and security.
