Accused Spy Made 8 Taiwan Trips Prior to Nvidia Chief Affair Probe
Alice Huang, the former tech executive accused of gathering intelligence for Beijing during an affair with Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, entered Taiwan eight times across 2024 and 2025 without triggering security flags. Taiwanese government officials confirmed the travel history on Thursday as lawmakers questioned whether national screening protocols failed to catch the suspected intelligence operation.
Mainland Affairs Council Denies Receiving Prior US Intelligence Warnings
Taiwanese authorities permitted Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, to cross the border using a Hong Kong passport under standard business visitor status. Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng told parliament that records show three visits in 2024 and five in 2025, with no recorded entries in 2026. Responding to reports that United States officials had alerted Taiwan as early as 2024 to monitor her movements, Chiu stated the council received no such warning and would have intensified border screening had security concerns been flagged.
Security agencies in Taiwan have initiated an investigation into the incidents surrounding the former Megaspeed executive. Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee confirmed Thursday that no public information currently exists regarding specific criminal charges or investigative procedures, citing prosecutorial confidentiality requirements for ongoing cases.
Press livestreams from May 2025 showed Alice Huang attending a Taipei dinner hosted by Jensen Huang during the Computex technology exposition, where the two were filmed mingling with participants. Beijing has denied all espionage allegations, while Nvidia’s chief executive previously admitted to an extramarital affair.
