RismadarVoice Reporters
November 12, 2026
China has rejected allegations of an espionage operation involving Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, describing the claims as an attempt to discredit Beijing amid growing tensions with the United States over artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductor technology.
The controversy follows reports that Alice Huang, a businesswoman associated with Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed, was suspected by US intelligence officials of gathering information for China.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun dismissed the allegations during a November 9 briefing, describing the claims as speculation intended to damage China’s reputation.
The allegations have attracted international attention following Jensen Huang’s acknowledgement of a personal relationship with Alice Huang.
Nvidia subsequently launched an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the reports and any potential national security implications.
However, the company’s board said it had no reason to believe that corporate secrets or sensitive national security information had been compromised.
The espionage allegations have not been independently established, and there is no publicly confirmed evidence that Alice Huang transferred confidential Nvidia information to Chinese intelligence.
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has also disputed reports suggesting that its authorities investigated Alice Huang over alleged intelligence connections.
In an official clarification, the ministry stated that Singapore had conducted no such investigation involving her alleged relationship with Nvidia’s chief executive or Chinese intelligence.
The controversy comes amid longstanding disagreements between Washington and Beijing over restrictions on advanced semiconductor exports.
The United States has imposed controls on certain high-performance artificial intelligence chips, citing concerns that the technology could strengthen China’s military and strategic capabilities.
Nvidia has repeatedly argued that excessive export restrictions could undermine American technological competitiveness and encourage Chinese companies to develop alternative semiconductor technologies.
The dispute has intensified scrutiny of Nvidia’s commercial relationships and the enforcement of US technology export regulations.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit scheduled for November 18 and 19 in Shenzhen, China.
Trump has indicated that he expects to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the gathering, although the detailed arrangements and agenda have not been formally confirmed.
The developments highlight continuing tensions between the two countries over technological competition, commercial interests and national security.
As investigations continue, the central espionage allegations remain disputed, with China rejecting the claims and Nvidia maintaining that no compromise of sensitive information has been established.
