Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair sparks disbelief in Taiwan
The Nvidia chief is facing investigations by the FBI and his company's board regarding an affair with a suspected spy.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing investigations by the FBI and the Nvidia board to determine if he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, according to a Business Standard report. The investigation follows revelations of an affair between Huang and a woman who could have been a Chinese spy.
The news has caused shock and disbelief in Huang's birthplace, Taiwan, where he maintains a high level of popularity. The woman suspected of being a spy has previously been seen with Huang during his visits to the island.
In Taipei, local business owners expressed surprise at the news. Hsiao Kui-yu, a 68-year-old dried fruit store owner at Siping market, said she thought the news might be fake because of Huang's reputation. Ray Wang, a 57-year-old barber, said he prays for the CEO during this difficult time.
The Taiwan government has not directly addressed the espionage aspect of the case. Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi told reporters at parliament on Tuesday that he had no evidence or authority to investigate the matter.
Academic Liu I-li, 49, noted that Huang had acknowledged his mistake regarding the affair. Liu stated that people should be looked at comprehensively as nobody is without flaws.
