The woman accused of spying during an affair with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang used a Hong Kong passport to enter Taiwan, the island’s immigration agency said, as authorities investigate the incident.
Jensen has admitted to having an affair, reportedly with Alice Huang, a Chinese former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed who US officials believe was working for Chinese intelligence. Beijing has rejected the spying allegations.
Nvidia’s board announced on Sunday that it had opened a probe into Jensen, the company’s chief executive and co-founder, who is no relation to Alice.
“Our government’s relevant agencies are fully informed of the relevant records and information,” National Immigration Agency Director-General Lin Horng-en told reporters yesterday, confirming that Alice used a Hong Kong passport to enter Taiwan.
“We were aware of all her relevant entry and exit records.”
It is generally easier for Hong Kong passport holders to enter Taiwan than those with mainland Chinese passports, who must also apply for special permission to travel there.
Taiwan’s Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang said Alice “did indeed enter the country, but she is currently overseas”.
“If we had known she was a spy, we certainly would not have let her enter Taiwan,” Liu told lawmakers in parliament.
“We will review our procedures, specifically our pre-screening, interim spot checks and interviews, and post-visit measures,” she added.
“This Ms Huang has had her permit revoked, meaning it is impossible for her to enter Taiwan again.” — AFP
