In a surprising revelation, Jensen Huang, the 63-year-old CEO of Nvidia, has admitted to having an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese national. U.S. intelligence agencies have been monitoring Alice Huang and have discovered that she has been recruited by China’s top intelligence agency. This incident has drawn significant attention, with Shen Boyang, a candidate for the Taipei City mayoral position and a legislator for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), describing the situation as a classic case of the Chinese Communist Party’s “honey trap” infiltration technique.
On November 8, the Nvidia board announced that, following reports suggesting that its founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, had become a target of foreign intelligence activities, the company would initiate an independent investigation. In a memorandum circulated among the staff, Jensen Huang expressed his remorse, stating, “I have been unfaithful to my wife. My actions have hurt her and our children, and there is no excuse for my behavior.”
During a media interaction at the Legislative Yuan this morning, Shen Boyang emphasized that the United States certainly has its own protocols regarding such matters, and he reiterated that this incident exemplifies a notorious strategy employed by the Chinese Communist Party. He added that whether this situation results in irreparable damage or a violation of interests will depend on the outcomes of investigations conducted by U.S. law enforcement and Nvidia’s internal inquiry.
Meanwhile, DPP legislative caucus secretary general Fan Yun held a press conference to address public concerns. She noted that Huang has already acknowledged his private indiscretion and has publicly apologized, emphasizing the importance of respecting the privacy of the individuals involved and their families. However, she stressed that the implications for national security raise serious public concerns, given the risks associated with the Chinese Communist Party’s intelligence-gathering on critical technologies and industries. The Nvidia board’s decision to launch an independent investigation is a step in the right direction, as it supports a lawful investigation aimed at uncovering the truth. Furthermore, she urged relevant authorities in Taiwan to stay vigilant in ensuring that national security and key technologies are adequately protected.
Reports from prominent media outlets like the Financial Times have indicated a close relationship between Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, clarifying that there is no familial connection between them. Alice, a Chinese citizen, works for Megaspeed, a data center company based in Singapore that is a significant client of Nvidia, having purchased over $4.8 billion in chips in the past two years. It has been disclosed that U.S. intelligence agencies have been monitoring her activities and uncovered her recruitment by the Chinese Communist Party’s intelligence services.
As for how the close relationship between Jensen Huang and Alice Huang came to light, financial media personality Emmy Hu pointed out on social media that Jensen Huang has a well-known presence in Taiwan, often followed closely by numerous media outlets. Consequently, photos of Alice and Jensen together at restaurants and public events were primarily obtained from videos filmed by Taiwanese media tracking Jensen Huang’s movements. Thus, it could be said that the Taiwanese press unexpectedly played a critical role in exposing this situation.
In light of these developments, experts and authorities in Taiwan are urged to monitor the situation closely, considering the potential implications this relationship might have on the technology sector and the broader issues of national security.