China denies espionage allegations following Nvidia chief's affair admission

China has rejected claims that Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang was targeted in a Chinese intelligence operation, calling allegations of foreign espionage unsubstantiated. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakin dismissed the narrative following reports that Huang was involved in an extramarital affair with an alleged intelligence operative.

The denial comes after Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into potential espionage efforts targeting the semiconductor firm. Huang previously admitted to the relationship in an internal email to employees, offering apologies to staff and his family.

Reports indicate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously issued warnings regarding the alleged operative. Despite the inquiry, Nvidia maintained there is no evidence that proprietary technology, trade secrets, or national security were compromised during the relationship.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Der Spiegel, DR, Morgunblaðið.