The Honey Trap That Brought Down Nvidia's CEO: China's Spy Machine Exposed

A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals suspicions in the US of a Chinese espionage operation using a 'honey trap' against Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, following an affair with a business partner. The FBI is investigating the case, linked to the battle over chip technology.

A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that the affair that led to the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has raised suspicions in the US of a Chinese espionage operation using a 'honey trap'. The FBI is investigating the case, which is suspected to be linked to Beijing's efforts to acquire advanced chip technology. The Singapore-based company 'Mega-Speed', where Alice Huang worked, is being investigated for allegedly circumventing export restrictions. Although no conclusive evidence has been presented, Jensen Huang was considered an intelligence target due to his proximity to President Trump. The article notes that the Chinese apparatus employs about 600,000 people, and that for every FBI cyber agent, there are at least 50 Chinese hackers. The article criticizes Nvidia for lacking national security experts on its board.