Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang linked to Nvidia CEO amid U.S. intelligence allegations

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman formerly senior at Shanghai Hexi Investment Management, became the controlling shareholder of Singapore-based cloud-computing firm Megaspeed International in March 2023. Megaspeed is listed by Nvidia as an official cloud partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. investigators have concluded that Huang acted as an asset for Chinese intelligence, passing information to Beijing while cultivating a relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to a report cited by the New York Times. Reuters could not independently verify the allegation and was unable to locate Huang for comment.

Nvidia’s board has launched an independent investigation into whether the CEO was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, stating it has found no evidence that national-security information or trade secrets were compromised.

President Donald Trump said the FBI is also examining the matter, but offered no further details. Jensen Huang, who acknowledged a personal marital infidelity, said he remains committed to supporting U.S. national security.

Megaspeed, incorporated in Singapore in 2015, provides cloud services and describes itself as an Nvidia business partner. Shipping data show its Indonesian subsidiary imported Nvidia H100 processors and related components between 2024 and 2026, though the shipments to Indonesia do not by themselves prove a breach of U.S. export controls.

U.S. lawmakers are seeking answers about whether Jensen Huang was aware of any intelligence activity and if sensitive information was compromised. George Chen of The Asia Group noted that the CEO could be a victim if targeted without knowledge of the individual’s true identity or intentions.

"I was amazed by the allegations involving Jensen Huang," President Trump said, adding that he had spoken with the CEO, who claimed he was unaware of any espionage activity.