Alice Huang May Have Held Stakes in Firms That Benefited Huawei, Report Says

Alice Huang, suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence and rumored to have dated former Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, may have also held stakes in Huawei-linked firms, according to a new CNBC report.

Alice Huang, who is suspected of links to Chinese intelligence and has been romantically tied to former Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, may have simultaneously held stakes in companies that benefited Huawei. That’s according to CNBC, which cited analysts from a private intelligence firm.

What The Report Claims

The alleged Chinese spy reportedly held interests in Chinese firms that financially benefited Huawei, Nvidia’s main rival in China. At the same time, she was working with Nvidia and was said to be romantically involved with its former CEO, Jensen Huang, the outlet reported.

Questions Over Motives

CNBC noted that these overlapping ties raise fresh questions about Alice Huang’s intentions and actions during her relationship with the Nvidia executive. They also raise the question of whether Jensen Huang knew about her possible links to rival companies.

Affair Timeline Still Unclear

The exact timeline of the relationship between Alice Huang and Jensen Huang remains unknown. This is despite the fact that the Nvidia chief has already admitted to the extramarital affair.

Espionage Claims And Nvidia’s Response

The New York Times earlier reported that businesswoman Alice Huang was in a close relationship with the Nvidia chief, and allegedly also served as a source of information for Chinese government bodies. Jensen Huang admitted to the affair, and the company announced an independent investigation. China’s Foreign Ministry called the “Chinese espionage” claims baseless in the context of the Nvidia case.

Other Relationships Surface

On Wednesday, the New York Times reported, citing former employees, that Jensen Huang had another secret relationship, this time with his subordinate, healthcare vice president Kimberley Powell. Reuters reported on Thursday that the former Nvidia chief had been intimately involved with yet another company employee.