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China Link Confirmed? Alice Huang's Firms Promised DeepSeek Nvidia Chips, Says Report

China Link Confirmed? Alice Huang's Firms Promised DeepSeek Nvidia Chips, Says Report

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Jensen Huang abruptly resigned as president, chief executive officer and board member of Nvidia on Thursday, effective immediately, after mounting scrutiny over an alleged affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of ties to Beijing. The company named CFO Colette Kress as interim chief executive while the board begins a search for a permanent CEO. Within hours, U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed the idea of Apple’s Tim Cook as a successor. Nvidia’s shares fell more than 13 % in pre‑market trading following the resignation, reflecting heightened investor concern.

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Companies linked to Alice Huang reportedly invested in DeepSeek's second funding round and pledged to supply Nvidia's restricted Blackwell chips, raising fresh questions over technology transfers to China.

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Coverage arrived over 85 hours. First from The Indian Express, latest from NDTV.

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First reported by The Indian Express at 02:21 UTC on 09 Nov.

Coverage ran for about 2 days.

Across 4 desks: business, india, tech, world.

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  17. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    ‘Billionaires with wives of Chinese origin’: Jensen Huang’s scandalous life sparks viral social media lists. Who features?

    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has come under fire following his confession of an extramarital affair with Kimberly Powell. This admission ignited discussions on social media about the patterns of billionaires forming relationships with women of Chinese descent. Renowned billionaires like Larry Ellison and…

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  23. The South First The South First

    Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after reports of extramarital affairs; CFO named interim chief

    The resignation follows days after Huang, 63, admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, a woman suspected by US intelligence agencies of working for China’s Ministry of State Security. The post Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after reports of extramarital affairs; CFO named…

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    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid Chinese espionage controversy; Colette Kress named interim chief

    WASHINGTON DC: US tech gaint Nvidia’s co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president and chief executive with immediate effect, following a board meeting on 12 November amid mounting controversy over his personal relationships and allegations involving a Chinese businesswoman suspected of having…

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  41. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Nvidia shares plunge 13 per cent at open after CEO Jensen Huang resigns

    NEW YORK: Nvidia shares plunge 13% at open after CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday. The company's board in a statement said Huang had stepped down as president, chief executive, with immediate effect. Huang, 63, also gave up his seat on the board. The company did not give a reason for his…

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    Nvidia's new interim CEO Colette Kress is among America's richest self-made women: Here's how rich she is

    Colette Kress has taken over as interim chief executive of Nvidia following the resignation of its co-founder and longtime CEO Jensen Huang on November 12. Huang's departure came amid controversy surrounding reports of two extramarital relationships, including one involving a Chinese businesswoman…

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  65. NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

    China Link Confirmed? Alice Huang's Firms Promised DeepSeek Nvidia Chips, Says Report

    Companies linked to Alice Huang reportedly invested in DeepSeek's second funding round and pledged to supply Nvidia's restricted Blackwell chips, raising fresh questions over technology transfers to China.

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  67. The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    'Legend replaces a Legend': Trump wants Tim Cook to replace Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

    In light of Jensen Huang's sudden resignation from Nvidia, alleged personal conduct issues have arisen. Donald Trump has proposed Tim Cook as a fitting successor. The Nvidia board swiftly acknowledged Huang's significant contributions while confirming his departure. Consequently, Nvidia experienced…

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