Bloomberg Reports, Citing Sources

Alice Huang, also known by her Chinese name Huang Le, who is reportedly involved in an extramarital relationship with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, is believed to be staying in Beijing, China. She disappeared from public view after recent reports of an alleged affair and accusations that she was a spy for Chinese authorities.


Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, who admitted to having an affair, attend a dinner at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 22, 2025. TVBS/AP-Yonhap News

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, who admitted to having an affair, attend a dinner at a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 22, 2025. TVBS/AP-Yonhap News

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Bloomberg News reported on November 12, citing people familiar with the matter, that Alice Huang, founder of Singaporean data center company Megaspeed International, is currently staying in Beijing. One source said Chinese security authorities are also aware of her presence there. It could not be confirmed when or why Alice Huang moved to Beijing.


Alice Huang has faced allegations of links to Chinese intelligence agencies since her extramarital relationship with CEO Huang came to light. The Chinese government, however, has denied allegations that Alice Huang is a spy. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to Bloomberg's request for comment on the report.


A former journalist and finance industry professional, Alice Huang expanded her influence in Southeast Asia's AI semiconductor market after founding Megaspeed in 2023. Megaspeed was spun off from Sevenroad Holdings, a major Chinese gaming company, and was established shortly after the Biden administration tightened restrictions on exports of advanced AI semiconductors to China.


Alice Huang is reportedly said to have used her relationship with CEO Huang to supply semiconductors worth at least $7.5 billion (approximately 10 trillion won) to Chinese companies through Megaspeed, the Singaporean company she owns. Megaspeed has also reportedly rented NVIDIA semiconductors to China's Alibaba Group from data centers in several Southeast Asian countries.


The foreign media reports came amid speculation that CEO Jensen Huang could be removed. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the board was preparing to meet as early as November 11 (local time) to decide Huang's future. NVIDIA launched an independent investigation after CEO Huang admitted to having an extramarital relationship on November 8, and has appointed outside legal experts to investigate the related allegations. The Washington Post (WP) and the UK's Financial Times (FT) also confirmed that the meeting had taken place.



CEO Huang has reportedly had an inappropriate relationship not only with Alice Huang but also with an NVIDIA executive. The New York Times (NYT) previously reported on Huang's extramarital relationship with Kimberly Powell, NVIDIA's vice president of healthcare, one of the more than 60 senior executives who report directly to him. With details of CEO Huang's private life coming to light, NVIDIA, which had initially said it had no plans to replace its CEO, is also reportedly searching for a successor.


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