Recently, the CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, openly acknowledged having an extramarital affair with a Chinese woman known as Alice Huang, who has been referred to as a spy from Beijing. This revelation has stirred significant concern across various sectors. In response, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council Minister, Chiu Chuei-Cheng, addressed the issue on November 10, affirming that the government has always taken comprehensive measures to thwart attempts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to infiltrate Taiwan through espionage. However, he noted that at this stage, there is a lack of concrete evidence regarding this incident, making it inappropriate for the government to comment further.
In a memo sent to employees, Jensen Huang expressed his regret over his disloyalty, stating, “I have not been faithful to my wife. My actions have hurt her and our children, and there is no excuse for what I have done.” U.S. intelligence officials have suggested that Alice Huang may have supplied sensitive information to Beijing.
On the same day, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan continued its inquiry into government policies, with Premier Su Tseng-chang and other officials present to answer questions. Minister Chiu stated during a media conference that due to the unclear factual evidence surrounding Jensen Huang’s case, the government cannot offer any comments at this time.
When asked whether the government is taking additional precautions to prevent the CCP from leveraging feminine charm to gain intelligence in the high-tech industry, Minister Chiu reiterated the government’s longstanding policy of vigilance against CCP espionage in Taiwan. He emphasized that the “honey trap” is a classic and distinctive method used by the CCP to acquire information, and it remains a tactic that the government is determined to guard against.
Chiu added that the overarching priority for the government is to prevent CCP spies from infiltrating Taiwanese society. The government has implemented 17 strategies aimed at addressing the CCP’s united front operations and national security threats, with preliminary results observed over the past few years. He mentioned that relevant government agencies would cooperate closely with the business sector, highlighting that safeguarding Taiwan’s critical infrastructure and technologies is vital to the nation’s core interests.
Additionally, Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Ming-chi, spoke to the media during the Legislative Yuan session, saying that this case once again underscores the importance of economic security within the context of the global economy and high-tech development, a matter the Taiwanese government places great importance on. When questioned if he considered Alice Huang to be a spy, Chen responded, “I have no evidence at hand, and I do not possess the authority to conduct any investigation.”
Regarding Alice Huang’s previous entry into Taiwan, Chen mentioned that he could not disclose the circumstances of her entry due to privacy concerns but assured that the government had implemented necessary safeguards. He noted that individuals entering Taiwan who comply with regulations and do not have any criminal records are subject to limited restrictions, aside from essential national security considerations.