China dismisses claims of spy plot involving Nvidia CEO Huang as a smear campaign
In a routine news briefing Monday, a Chinese spokesperson rejected claims it used the woman as a spy.
China dismissed allegations that it orchestrated a spy plot against Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, labeling the claims as unsubstantiated and a smear campaign against the country. Huang admitted to having an intimate relationship with a business executive, issuing an apology to his wife and the company in an open letter on Nvidia's website.
The tech giant announced it was conducting an independent investigation into the reports. U.S. intelligence determined that the woman was gathering information for Beijing, according to The New York Times. Huang expressed his support for the investigation and commitment to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America's national security.
A Chinese spokesperson rejected the allegations, stating that the so-called Chinese spy claim was unsubstantiated and smears against China.
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