Alice Huang’s tangled web includes empty offices in Singapore, Johor

Singapore-based tech group Megaspeed, known for its advanced AI chips, had an empty office and staff missing before espionage allegations emerged. Its former director, Alice Huang, was recently accused of spying for Beijing while allegedly having a relationship with Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang. Born with vague personal details, Huang's influence extended from Singapore's business district to data centers across Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley.

Megaspeed, touted as an AI revolution company, allegedly helped Beijing bypass trade restrictions by importing Nvidia chips into China. Despite Singapore police's investigation into Megaspeed and other companies suspected of violating export controls, Huang was barred from the city-state in 2026 for providing misleading information to downplay her role.

Financial records show Huang's rapid rise to power at Megaspeed, with the company's revenue soaring from $0 to nearly $300 million within a year, and assets valuing up to $3 billion over two years. The connections between Megaspeed, Alibaba, and a Malaysian subsidiary suggest the company's growth might be linked to Chinese tech giant Alibaba.

Singapore authorities claim Huang remains a key controller of Megaspeed, now under a different director, Tan Yong Pong. US investigators visited Megaspeed in 2025, accompanied by Huang, for a post-shipment verification, marking the first time they encountered her.