Summary
- President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating allegations involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Chinese intelligence services.
- Trump expressed confidence in Huang, describing him as "a very honorable man" and "someone who built a great American company."
- Trump said he does not plan to raise the issue directly at next week's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and did not provide specific details on the FBI investigation or its progress.
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President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating allegations involving Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang and Chinese intelligence services.
Bloomberg reported on November 9 that Trump, speaking at a White House press conference, said he understood the FBI was looking into the matter and that he believed Huang would be able to resolve it. The investigation follows reports that a woman who had an extramarital relationship with Huang is suspected of being a Chinese intelligence operative.
Trump also said he spoke directly with Huang on November 9 to check on him despite the allegations. He described Huang as "a very honorable man," signaling confidence in the Nvidia chief.
"I know Jensen very well," Trump said. "He built a great American company, and I think he is a very honorable man."
Trump did not provide further details on the FBI investigation or its progress. It also has not been confirmed whether the woman involved with Huang was actually linked to a Chinese intelligence agency.
Trump said he does not plan to raise the issue directly at next week's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He added, however, that Xi could bring up the matter first.
Suehyeon Lee
