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US Justice Department has not concluded Alice Huang was Chinese spy, Blanche says

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Posted on November 12, 2026

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· Last updated: November 12, 2026

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US Justice Department Has Not Concluded Alice Huang Is a Chinese Spy

Justice Department Investigation into Alice Huang

Attorney General's Statement

WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - US Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Thursday that the Justice Department has not yet reached a conclusion on whether Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman who had an affair with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, was a Chinese spy.

FBI Involvement

Blanche told reporters at a press conference that "of course" the FBI was investigating reports that Alice Huang was working for the Chinese government. 

Media Coverage

(Reporting by Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff and Andrew Goudsward.)

Key Takeaways

  • Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed no conclusion has been reached by the Justice Department regarding Alice Huang’s alleged status as a Chinese spy, though the FBI is pursuing the matter. citeturn964119content
  • Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, is suspected by U.S. intelligence of being recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to influence Nvidia’s chip sales, but evidence remains classified and under investigation. (investing.com)
  • Singapore has barred Huang from re-entry following its probe, and U.S. policymakers are demanding greater scrutiny of Nvidia and national security safeguards amid geopolitical tensions. (washingtonpost.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has the US Justice Department concluded that Alice Huang was a Chinese spy?
No, the US Justice Department has not reached a conclusion on whether Alice Huang was a Chinese spy.
Who confirmed the investigation into Alice Huang?
US Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the investigation at a press conference.
Is the FBI investigating Alice Huang’s alleged links to China?
Yes, the FBI is investigating claims that Alice Huang worked for the Chinese government.
What is Alice Huang's connection to Nvidia?
Alice Huang reportedly had an affair with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

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