China sees Nvidia chief Huang's swift downfall as political hit

Semiconductors China sees Nvidia chief Huang's swift downfall as political hit Commentators say a spying smear campaign aims to purge US tech of Chinese influence Jensen Huang speaks at Nvidia's Computex 2026 event in Taipei. Commentators say the Taiwan-born former CEO has been targeted for being ethnic Chinese. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) STELLA YIFAN XIE November 14, 2026 10:28 JST NEW YORK -- Chinese officials and commentators are treating the sudden downfall of Nvidia chief Jensen Huang with deep skepticism, likening revelations about his romantic affairs to a political hit rather than a personal scandal. Read Next Technology Nvidia case puts Singapore, Malaysia companies in spotlight Semiconductors Nvidia's Jensen problem set to become one for AI supply chain Technology Nvidia crisis exposes downside of rockstar founders Artificial intelligence Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia chief after alleged second affair Artificial intelligence Singapore barred Alice Huang from reentry following criminal investigation U.S. midterm elections Nvidia emerges as early test of Democrats' tougher China tech policy Latest on Semiconductors Semiconductors Vietnam pushes for homegrown chips in semiconductor drive Semiconductors Nvidia's Jensen problem set to become one for AI supply chain Semiconductors Musk's Terafab chipmaking project lines up Japan suppliers Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.