Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, an executive at the cloud-computing firm Megaspeed. A report by The Information alleges that this personal relationship facilitated the shipment of approximately $7.5 billion worth of restricted Nvidia AI chips into China since 2023. Alice Huang, who is suspected by US authorities of being a Chinese intelligence asset, reportedly leveraged her access to the Nvidia chief to secure priority status for her companies within the supply chain.
Investigations indicate that Alice Huang established a network of entities across China and Singapore, including Shanghai Century Litong, to acquire and distribute roughly 240,000 banned H100 and H200 processors. Sources claim she frequently touted her proximity to the Nvidia CEO to maintain credibility with partners and resolve logistical delays. While Megaspeed is listed as an official Nvidia cloud partner, the company has faced scrutiny regarding its role in bypassing US export controls.
Shipping records show that Megaspeed’s Indonesian subsidiary imported significant quantities of Nvidia hardware between 2024 and 2026. Although these specific shipments to Indonesia do not constitute a confirmed violation of US law, the broader network is currently under investigation for potentially supplying advanced technology to Chinese customers. Alice Huang, a former finance professional, became the controlling shareholder of Megaspeed in 2023.
