Trump says US looking 'closely' at report Nvidia CEO target of China spy plot

US President Donald Trump has shown support for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following a report claiming he was the target of a Chinese spy operation. The New York Times revealed on Thursday that Chinese intelligence had allegedly intercepted information from a Chinese executive associated with a Singapore data center firm, which had liaised with Huang.

China dismissed the allegations as "groundless speculation." Trump, speaking at his Florida residence, expressed his admiration for Huang, stating, "I have a lot of respect for Jensen." He emphasized that the US would investigate the matter "very closely." Trump hinted at the possibility of retaining Huang as an adviser, remarking, "I would like to say yes," unless evidence surfaced to the contrary.

The two former leaders met in Beijing in May, and Huang has previously advocated for the use of Nvidia chips in China, a nation that has been rapidly developing its semiconductor industry.