Trump says US is examining report alleging China spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO

Technology · First reported 1 Nov, 03:45 · Updated 04:52

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Donald Trump said the United States was looking closely at a report that Chinese intelligence had targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and voiced support for Huang. China dismissed the report as groundless speculation.

Trump said the US would examine the report closely and said he hoped Huang would be all right.
The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials concluded a Chinese executive linked to a Singapore-based data center company had funneled information to Beijing; China called the report groundless speculation.
Trump said he would like to retain Huang as an adviser unless information emerged to the contrary.

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Key facts

US response: Trump said the US was looking closely at the issue.
Report: The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials concluded a Chinese executive had funneled information to Beijing.
China's response: China dismissed the report as groundless speculation.
Adviser role: Trump said he would like Huang to remain an adviser unless something contrary emerged.