Nvidia opens investigation after suspicions that CEO was target of foreign espionage

The company's board of directors said it had no reason to believe that Nvidia's national security information or secrets had been compromised.

The New York Times newspaper published, at the end of October, that the United States government suspects that a Chinese technology executive acted as an intelligence agent for Beijing, while maintaining close contact with the CEO.

In a statement sent to Nvidia employees, also released this Sunday, Huang confirmed the relationship outside of his marriage. "I am fully committed to Nvidia and will work to regain your trust."