The Chinese spy allegation that toppled Nvidia's CEO is starting to look shaky
New reports raise questions about the intelligence behind Jensen Huang's ouster from Nvidia and the role of China hawks in the US administration.
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, resigned amid allegations that he had an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of spying for Beijing. However, new reports from CNN and The Washington Post cast doubt on this central allegation. The Washington Post has published an open letter calling for Huang's reinstatement as CEO until the spy allegation is clarified.
CNN reported that US intelligence agencies have not confirmed Alice Huang was spying for China and expressed doubts about the validity of the intercepted communications. The possibility of Huang's departure being exaggerated to achieve a political goal is now being considered. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a vocal China hawk, reportedly recast a CIA intelligence report to warn President Donald Trump about Huang's relationship with the alleged Chinese spy.
This raises questions about whether intelligence about a possible Chinese spy was amplified to help remove a powerful obstacle to tougher restrictions on China.
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