U.S. Media Report: Huang Renao Targeted by Chinese Spies Nvidia Clarifies Normal Client Meetings

The New York Times reports that U.S. officials have identified NVIDIA’s CEO, Huang Rena, as a target for Chinese spies, with a Chinese businesswoman, Huang Le (Alice Huang), allegedly passing information to Beijing. NVIDIA clarifies that these meetings are normal client interactions. The U.S. Embassy in China criticizes the report for smear and defamation against China.

The New York Times reports that U.S. officials have identified Nvidia's CEO, Huang Renren, as a target of Chinese spies. A Chinese female businesswoman with close ties to him reportedly transmitted information to Beijing. President Trump was briefed on this intelligence about a year ago but no action was taken. The woman, identified as Huang Le (Huang Le, pinyin), also known as Alice Huang, is alleged to be a senior executive at the Singapore data center firm Megaspeed. Nvidia spokespersons have refuted claims, stating that such interactions with clients are not uncommon and are part of the CEO's responsibilities. The Chinese embassy in Washington has criticized the U.S. for engaging in "slander and defamation" against China.

The U.S. has been collecting intelligence on Nvidia's CEO, Huang Renren, for suspected espionage activities. Huang Le, identified as a senior executive at the Singapore data center firm Megaspeed, is believed to have relayed information to Chinese authorities. President Trump was briefed about this intelligence a year ago but no measures were taken. Nvidia maintains that such client meetings by the CEO are routine business practice. The Chinese embassy in Washington has strongly condemned the U.S. actions, labeling them as an attempt to smear China.