The woman accused of spying for China while having a romantic relationship with the head of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, used a Hong Kong passport to enter Taiwan, the island’s Immigration Bureau announced on Wednesday, with authorities investigating the incident.
Jensen Huang has admitted to having had a romantic relationship, according to reports, with Alice Huang, a Chinese former executive at Megaspeed (based in Singapore), whom U.S. officials believe was working for Chinese intelligence services. Beijing has rejected the espionage allegations.
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Nvidia’s board of directors announced on Sunday that it had launched an investigation into Jensen Huang, the company’s CEO and co-founder, who is not related to Alice Huang.
“The relevant agencies of our government are fully aware of the relevant records and information,” the Director-General of the National Immigration Agency, Lin Horng-en, told reporters, confirming that Alice Huang used a Hong Kong passport to enter Taiwan. “We were aware of all her relevant entry and exit records,” he said.
It is considered easier for Hong Kong passport holders to enter Taiwan compared to mainland Chinese passport holders, who must apply for a special permit to travel.
The additional restrictions are due in part to the complex relations between China and Taiwan, which Beijing claims and seeks to bring under its control.
Taiwan’s Minister of the Interior, Liu Shyh-fang, stated that Alice Huang “did indeed enter the country, but is currently abroad.”
“If we had known she was a spy, we certainly would not have allowed her to enter Taiwan,” Liu said, addressing lawmakers in parliament.
“We will review our procedures, specifically the preliminary screening, random checks during the stay, and interviews, as well as the measures taken after the visit,” he added.
“As far as we know, Ms. Huang’s permit has been revoked, which means she cannot re-enter Taiwan,” he noted.
Taiwanese authorities declined to disclose the dates of Alice Huang’s trips to Taiwan or the number of her visits.
On Tuesday, Liu stated that Taiwan’s “national security units” are conducting an intensive investigation into the matter.
Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, was spotted at a dinner in May 2025 hosted by Jensen Huang at a Chinese restaurant in Taipei, during Computex, the island’s most important technology trade show.
Reporters were standing outside the restaurant, filming what was happening through the glass windows and doors, as Jensen Huang and a woman identified as Alice Huang—who was wearing a pink dress—chatted with other attendees.
At one point, Jensen Huang appears to embrace Alice Huang, while she kisses him on the right cheek, as seen in the media’s live broadcasts.
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Source: CNA
