China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and state-run media on Monday, 9 November 2026, dismissed reports linking Beijing to an extramarital affair admitted by Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, labeling allegations of Chinese espionage as “entirely baseless vilification.”
The official response follows an internal message released on Sunday by Huang acknowledging a personal relationship with Alice Huang—an executive associated with Asian data centre firm Megaspeed International—which prompted Nvidia’s board of directors to initiate an independent investigation.
Foreign Ministry Dismissal & State Media Critique
Speaking at a routine press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun firmly rejected statements connecting the Chinese government to the corporate controversy:
- Official Denial: Guo Jiakun stated: “We have responded to this matter previously. The narrative of a so-called Chinese spy is entirely baseless vilification and smearing.”
- Media Narrative Accusation: State-run publication Global Times accused U.S. media outlets of constructing a dramatic espionage script out of a corporate internal matter, noting that sensationalized reports routinely surface whenever U.S.-China diplomatic and trade relations show signs of stabilizing.
- Critique of Evidence: The publication asserted that allegations published in U.S. media relied on speculative assumptions, anonymous tips, and political friction surrounding Nvidia’s historical efforts to navigate semiconductor export regulations.
Board Inquiry & Tech Industry Scrutiny
The diplomatic exchange comes amid heightened scrutiny surrounding global supply chains and artificial intelligence technology:
- Independent Review: Nvidia’s Board of Directors confirmed on Sunday that a committee of independent directors, supported by outside legal counsel, is conducting a formal review to examine potential security exposures, while noting no initial evidence of compromised proprietary secrets.
- Trade Concerns: Chinese state media warned that using corporate personal matters to fuel an “anti-China script” risks undermining routine international technology exchanges and bilateral trade stability.
