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Nvidia probe, China spy claims: Trump unlikely to confront Xi over Alice Huang

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The two leaders are scheduled to meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. U.S. officials affirmed that the administration will not raise the matter concerning businesswoman Alice Huang, as the U.S. Justice Department has not yet reached a formal conclusion regarding her alleged links to Beijing. Meanwhile, Nvidia's independent board has retained outside legal counsel to lead an internal review following the allegations and the former chief executive's public apology.

Key points

  • U.S. officials confirmed that active domestic national security investigations will not b…: U.S. officials confirmed that active domestic national security investigations will not be discussed during the bilateral presidential summit.
  • The Justice Department has not yet reached a formal conclusion on Alice Huang's alleged t…: The Justice Department has not yet reached a formal conclusion on Alice Huang's alleged ties to the Chinese government.
  • Jensen Huang issued an apology on Sunday for personal misconduct and disappointing the se…: Jensen Huang issued an apology on Sunday for personal misconduct and disappointing the semiconductor company without explicitly naming Alice Huang.

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US President Donald Trump is unlikely to discuss allegations surrounding businesswoman Alice Huang, whose reported association with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has triggered scrutiny over potential national security implications, with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting, US officials said on Friday.

According to Reuters, Trump is scheduled to meet Xi next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, as part of a four-day Asian tour. The meeting comes amid growing scrutiny over allegations involving Alice Huang and her reported links to the former Nvidia chief.

Despite semiconductor technology remaining a key point of contention between Washington and Beijing, US officials indicated that Trump does not intend to raise the controversy during his discussions with the Chinese leader.

"With regard to certain national security matters, examinations and investigations currently underway in the US, it is probably not something we are going to brief the Chinese on at this stage," a senior Trump administration official told reporters.

A second US official also said, "I don't expect the president to raise the Alice…

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