# Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO’s relationship with alleged Chinese spy

- Published: 2026-11-10T08:23:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-10T10:06:21.962Z
- Section: Market
- Topics: Regulation, Security
- Page: https://aidailyjournal.com/en/n/2026/11/10/trump-says-fbi-is-investigating-nvidia-ceo-s-relationship-with-alleged-chinese-s/
- Sources: [BBC](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqg7x7dpvym8o?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS), [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/11/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-affair-with-alleged-chinese-spy-a-timeline), [g1](https://g1.globo.com/tecnologia/noticia/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-o-papel-do-ceo-da-nvidia-investigado-por-caso-com-suposta-espia-na-guerra-tecnologica-entre-eua-e-china.ghtml)

## Summary

Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating the relationship between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, alleged to be a Chinese spy. Trump said he asked Huang whether he knew she was a spy and that the executive replied he did not; Trump said he believed him. The FBI declined to comment, while China’s foreign ministry called the accusations groundless and intended to smear the country.

Nvidia opened an independent investigation and said it had no reason to believe its secrets or national security had been compromised. According to a New York Times report cited by the BBC, US intelligence officials believe Alice Huang worked for Beijing. Nvidia and Jensen Huang were also sued in California in a proposed class action accusing them of concealing the relationship and defrauding shareholders; the lawsuit alleges she may have sought to help smuggle Nvidia products to China.

## Why it matters (editorial interpretation)

Nvidia’s independent investigation and the proposed class action could pressure the company to clarify its controls over relationships, information protection and shareholder communications. Because the allegations remain disputed—and the FBI has not commented—the case also underscores the geopolitical sensitivity surrounding Nvidia’s business with China.

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