Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Faces Board Meeting Over Affair and Spy Reports

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang faced an urgent board meeting on Thursday morning following reports of a relationship with a subordinate, alongside U.S. policymaker allegations regarding Chinese espionage, according to U.S. media outlets.

Social media posts and major media reports swirled over the weekend regarding an affair between Huang and Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le. An acquaintance confirmed to Cissy from Hong Kong that she spent a short stint as an intern reporter at China Central Television about 20 years ago before moving to the financial sector.

Online circulation included unverified group photos, WeChat posts, and an old business card identifying her as a partner at Shanghai private equity firm Hexi Investment.

The New York Times reported the allegation that Alice Huang might be a Chinese spy, citing senior U.S. policymakers and sparking debate over the definition of the label. The Financial Times reported that she previously worked with financier Kang Wei, a romantic and business partner who faced investigations for stock market violations in China.

The pair pitched China-based investors in early 2025, touting their ability to secure highly prized Nvidia GPUs and their close business ties to Chinese tech group Alibaba, according to the Financial Times. U.S. media outlets reported Thursday morning that Huang also had a romantic relationship with Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare, prompting the board meeting amid speculation over his leadership fate.