Jensen Huang Faces Public Backlash in Taiwan Over Scandal
· World · The Independent, New York Times
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing a significant decline in public popularity in his birthplace, Taiwan, following an FBI investigation into his relationship with a woman identified as a Chinese agent. The woman, Alice Huang, reportedly worked for various financial institutions before becoming a director at Megaspeed, a firm described as an Nvidia cloud partner. Local residents in Taipei have expressed disappointment and discomfort, with some shop owners considering the removal of photos featuring the CEO. Taiwan's national security agencies are reportedly monitoring the travel history of the pair, who visited the island multiple times in 2025 and 2026. The Mainland Affairs Council confirmed that Alice Huang entered Taiwan using Hong Kong travel credentials.
Why it matters
The scandal involving the CEO of a major global tech firm and allegations of corporate espionage has sparked national security concerns and public outrage in Taiwan.
Read the original report — The Independent
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