Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?

Newsfirst reports that US President Donald Trump said the FBI was investigating an alleged relationship between Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and a person described as a Chinese spy. Newsfirst also reports Trump said he had spoken with Huang on Monday, after reports that US officials believed Huang had been targeted in Chinese espionage.

Hiru News reports that Huang was said to have had a relationship with an Nvidia executive who reports to him. Hiru News and Ada Derana report that Nvidia was said to be preparing to remove Huang, with Ada Derana attributing the reported move to the company’s board. The reports provide no further detail on any board decision or its timing.

Hiru News reports that China rejected espionage claims involving Huang. Hiru News also reports that US lawmakers were pushing rules on chip-related dealings with China following the allegations.

Hiru News reports that the controversy prompted sympathy and disbelief in Huang’s birthplace, Taiwan. The reports do not provide further detail about reactions there or any subsequent steps by the company or investigators.

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