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China says US ‘fabricating’ Nvidia spy claims to justify tech ‘blockade’

China says US ‘fabricating’ Nvidia spy claims to justify tech ‘blockade’

Also reported by France24

Summary

China urged the United States to stop using what it called fabricated spy claims to justify limits on technology trade. The dispute follows reports that a woman linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was suspected by U.S. officials of working for Chinese intelligence; China denies the claims, and Nvidia has opened an investigation into Huang.

Key Facts

  • Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the comments at a Thursday briefing.
  • Mao said China’s technology progress comes from independent innovation and open cooperation.
  • The woman was reported to be Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed.
  • China’s Foreign Ministry called the allegations groundless and intended to malign China.
  • Megaspeed said it takes U.S. export-control compliance seriously and would work with the U.S. government.
  • Jensen Huang has acknowledged having an extramarital affair.
  • Nvidia launched an investigation into Huang on Sunday, according to the article.
  • The article says Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to ease tariffs and lift technology restrictions, with a meeting planned at the APEC gathering in Shenzhen.
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