Huang Le is a Chinese spy? U.S. Attorney General reveals latest developments in FBI investigation
Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO
Quick Look
- Attorney General Blanch confirmed that the Department of Justice has not yet reached a conclusion on whether Chinese businesswoman Huang Le is a Chinese spy.
- Previously, Huang Le had an extramarital affair with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, which attracted attention.
- Trump said in the interview that if the woman was a spy, Huang should resign; if not, the situation might be different.
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Why It Matters
The New York Times first exposed the relationship between Jen-Hsun Huang and Huang Le in October last year. Huang Le and Huang Renxun had an extramarital affair, which attracted attention. U.S. Attorney General Blanch confirmed that the Department of Justice has not yet reached a conclusion on whether Huang Le is a Chinese spy, and the FBI is investigating relevant reports.
The New York Times exposed the relationship between Huida’s former CEO Jen-Hsun Huang (right) and Huang Le (left) last year. (File photo)
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed on the 12th that the Department of Justice has not yet reached a conclusion on whether Chinese businesswoman Huang Le is a Chinese spy. Previously, Huang Le had an extramarital affair with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, which attracted attention.
Reuters reported that Branch said at a press conference that the FBI was "of course" investigating reports that Huang Le worked for the Chinese government.
In an exclusive interview released later on the 12th, US President Trump once again emphasized that Huang Le had not yet been confirmed as a spy when asked whether Huang Renxun should resign. "I don't know if this has been decided yet," Trump said. "But if that woman is a spy, then yes; if she's not a spy, maybe it's different."
Huang Renxun resigned as CEO of Huida on the 12th. The New York Times first exposed the relationship between Huang Renxun and Huang Le in a report in October 2025.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The FBI will continue to investigate whether Huang Le is a Chinese spy and may announce the results of the investigation
Likely · Within weeks
Nvidia to name new CEO
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Is Huang Le indeed a Chinese spy?
- Is there a direct connection between Jen-Hsun Huang's resignation and the spy investigation?
- How the investigation will progress and what conclusions it may reach
