Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's woes evoke sympathy, disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan
NVDA•Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is drawing sympathy and disbelief in Taiwan after revelations of an affair with a woman who could have been a Chinese spy. Nvidia's board and the FBI are investigating whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
1. Taiwan reacts to allegations
Huang, who was born in Tainan, has rock-star status in Taiwan, where fans and reporters follow him during visits. People at businesses and restaurants he frequents expressed shock over the revelations and the investigations. A market vendor said she was suspicious of the claims, while Huang's barber said he was praying for him.
2. Questions about the case
The woman suspected of being a spy has previously been pictured with Huang during his Taiwan visits. Taiwan's government has declined to address the case's details. Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said he had no evidence and no authority to investigate whether the woman was a spy. Huang has acknowledged making a mistake by having an affair, the article says.
