Asian governments react to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s exit
Jensen Huang’s departure from Nvidia has drawn a range of responses across Asia, with some governments moving to confirm chip supply commitments, while others are monitoring the impact on local projects or addressing ongoing investigations.
On Sunday, November 8, Nvidia’s board launched an independent investigation after reports that Huang was targeted by a Chinese spy operation; Huang admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based chip company Megaspeed.
Nvidia’s influence extends far beyond the United States. The chip giant has built close ties with companies worldwide, particularly in Asia, where many of its key partners play important roles in the global AI industry.
China
China’s foreign ministry rejected allegations on November 10 that a Chinese businesswoman linked to former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was a spy, calling them groundless and a smear against Beijing. On Friday, a spokesperson reiterated opposition to export controls that disrupt...
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