Huang Le, the businesswoman identified in news reports as having had a relationship with Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, reportedly holds Hong Kong permanent residency and studied at Hong Kong Baptist University.
The details of her Hong Kong connections have drawn attention after Jensen Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair and Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation into reports that he had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
Jensen Huang did not name the person involved in his statement. The New York Times identified her as business executive Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, according to the Associated Press.
Reported Hong Kong residency and studies
HK01 reported that Huang Le, who is approximately 42 and originally from Hunan province, obtained Hong Kong permanent resident status after studying for a master’s degree at Hong Kong Baptist University.
The Standard, citing Chinese financial publication Caixin and people familiar with the matter, also reported that she studied media management at the university’s School of Communication. The reports give differing indications of when she studied there, so the year of her qualification remains unclear. The Standard
Her reported permanent residency has not been independently confirmed for this article. The available reporting also does not establish details of her identity card.
Business interests
HK01 reported that Huang Le has held interests in businesses spanning investment, gaming and transport. Its reporting identified her as a director of Nanjing Lingxing Technology, the company behind Chinese ride-hailing platform T3 Mobility.
She has also been linked to Megaspeed, a Singapore-based data-centre business and Nvidia customer. ABC News described her as an executive associated with the company.
Chinese media have also reported on her husband, businessman Kang Wei. According to a report summarised by United Daily News, people familiar with the matter said Shanghai police had imposed criminal compulsory measures on him before the Lunar New Year in 2026. The report does not establish a conviction, and the precise allegations and current status of any case could not be independently confirmed.
Nvidia investigation
Nvidia’s board said on 8 November that it had launched an independent investigation following reports that its chief executive had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
The board said it had no reason to believe US national security or Nvidia secrets had been compromised, but that the inquiry would examine the available information. Jensen Huang remains chief executive and has said he will cooperate. Associated Press
The New York Times reported that US intelligence had determined Huang Le was gathering information for Beijing, according to the Associated Press. China’s Foreign Ministry rejected the espionage allegations. Nvidia’s investigation is ongoing, and the allegations should not be treated as established findings. Associated Press
