The key facts
- US Commerce Secretary Lutnick received a secret warning about the Nvidia CEO's ties to espionage suspect Lisa Huang.
- Nvidia's board of directors launched an independent investigation after reports that Huang may have been passing data to Beijing.
- China rejected the accusations, calling them slander, while Jensen Huang supported the investigation and apologized to employees.
Warning to the US Commerce Secretary About the Nvidia CEO's Ties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick received a secret memo warning about the personal relationship between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and businesswoman Lisa Huang, who is suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Axios reported this, citing sources familiar with the situation. The document contained information about potential risks associated with the top executive of the American chipmaker's contacts with a Chinese citizen. The US Department of Commerce did not respond to requests for comment on the matter.
Nvidia's Response and Beijing's Reaction
Against the backdrop of publications about Lisa Huang's alleged transfer of information to Beijing, Nvidia's board of directors initiated an independent investigation. In a letter to company employees, Jensen Huang apologized to his family and colleagues and expressed support for the launched investigation. Chinese authorities rejected the accusations against Lisa Huang, calling them part of a campaign to smear the country. At this point, the claims about her ties to intelligence remain merely accusations, not confirmed by official verdicts or confessions.
