China Rejects Spy Claims Involving Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang

China on Monday rejected allegations of Chinese intelligence involvement in a case concerning Nvidia founder and chief executive Jensen Huang. The response came a day after Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation into reports that Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun addressed the allegations at his November 9 briefing in Beijing. “The so-called ‘Chinese spy’ narrative is entirely groundless speculation and slander,” Guo said, in a translation of his Chinese remarks. He said China had previously responded to the matter. Nvidia’s board said in its November 8 statement that it had no reason to believe either national security or company secrets had been compromised, while committing to examine all available information. The board said a committee of independent directors would oversee the investigation with assistance from independent outside counsel. It described U.S. national and economic security as paramount to Nvidia’s interests and those of its shareholders. Huang fully supported the investigation and had committed to cooperating, according to the board. “The Board has confidence in Jensen and his leadership team and will provide further updates as appropriate,” the directors said.