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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang expected to testify before Congress amid calls for crackdown on China chip exports – live
The Guardian, in a live blog, reports that Jensen Huang stepped down as CEO of Nvidia on Thursday after revelations of extramarital affairs, including one the outlet says involved a suspected Chinese spy. According to The Guardian, Huang is expected to testify before the US Congress within the next fortnight amid calls for a crackdown on chip exports to China, and his resignation has plunged the multi-trillion dollar chipmaker into cris
Top trade committee Democrats launch probe into Trump administration approving Nvidia’s chip sales to China
The Hill reports that the top Democrats on the House and Senate trade committees have launched an investigation into the Trump administration's decision late last year to allow Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to China. According to the outlet, the lawmakers are asking the Commerce Department to preserve its records on the decision. The Hill says the probe was announced Thursday by Senate Finance Committee ranking member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and the House Ways and Means Committee's ranking member.
China rules out hosting Cop33 climate summit in 2028
The Guardian reports that China has ruled out hosting the Cop33 UN climate summit in 2028 after months of deliberations, leaving the field open for other Asian countries to hold it. According to the Guardian, the decision will disappoint many countries and climate experts who had hoped China, the world's biggest emitter, would take a global lead on climate as the US under Donald Trump has stepped back from international climate efforts.
Short Seller Flagged Nvidia China Worries Months Ago: Here’s How Much Stock Has Fallen Since
Alice Huang tied to Nvidia’s biggest Chinese competitor
CNBC reports that Alice Huang, a woman with whom Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had a relationship, owned stakes in companies that provided computing power to Huawei. CNBC describes Huawei as a key Nvidia competitor.
While many Americans resist, China embraces AI data center boom
CBS News reports that Chinese AI firms are expanding data centers with little resistance as they race to catch up with, and potentially overtake, American tech giants. The outlet contrasts this with the opposition that many Americans have mounted against AI data center development in the United States.
Inner Mongolian farmers talk about AI data centers powering China's tech boom
CBS News reports that large data center construction projects are underway in rural Inner Mongolia as China seeks to expand its AI tech boom. Anna Coren traveled to the region to speak with local residents, including farmers, about the developments.
Pakistani astronaut set to become 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station this month
Space.com reports that a Pakistani astronaut is set to become the first international visitor to China's Tiangong space station this month. The astronaut, a Pakistani pilot, will fly on the Shenzhou 24 mission, China's first to carry a foreign astronaut, for a stay of roughly a week aboard the station.
Trump heads to China amid Nvidia scandal: Will he get tougher on Beijing?
Eli Lilly Wins China Approval for First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill, Giving It First-Mover Edge In Potential $4.5 Billion Market: Report
China fines a company over a Dove chocolate "situationship" ad
Former Sen. Roy Blunt: Trump’s latest China crackdown puts American lives on the line
China says US ‘fabricating’ Nvidia spy claims to justify tech ‘blockade’
In China’s Spy Operations, Romance Can Be a Long Game
Xi Jinping says Taiwan ‘reunification’ with China must happen
China unveiled a close-up of a stealth strike drone the US gave up on
Business Insider reports that China has shown a close-up of the Gongji-11, a stealth strike drone that loosely resembles a B-2 bomber, and describes it as a type of aircraft the US gave up on. According to the outlet, the drone is meant to hit ground targets such as command posts and to be able to team up with fighter jets.
Critics say Lutnick failed to cut off diversion of Nvidia chips to China
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces criticism over the diversion of Nvidia AI chips to China, with CBS News reporting that critics question whether his ties to Chinese companies and his friendship
China's AI Firms Fear Jensen Huang's Turmoil Could Cut Off Their Nvidia Lifeline — Now They're Hunting for Computing Power Abroad: Report
Ford’s Jim Farley Isn’t the Only One Worried About BYD, Geely and Chinese Automakers: UAW Sends Warning to Congress, Says ‘China Must Not Gain a Foothold’
The United Auto Workers union sent a warning to Congress about Chinese automakers such as BYD and Geely, stating that "China must not gain a foothold," Benzinga reports. Benzinga notes that the union's concerns echo those previously voiced by Ford CEO Jim Farley.
What we know about Jensen Huang's resignation so far
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday, effective immediately, and the company has begun searching for a permanent replacement. CBS News reports the resignation came less than a week after Huang admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, while The Verge and Axios describe scrutiny over reports of multiple extramarital affairs, with The Verge saying they included one with an alleged Chinese spy.
As U.S. pushes back on data centers, China races to build them and catch up
While opposition to data center construction grows in the United States, China is expanding construction of data centers across Inner Mongolia, according to NBC News. NBC reports that China is relying on its manufacturing capacity in an effort to catch up to the U.S. in artificial intelligence.
Jensen Huang affair in D.C.: Resignation calls and moves to tighten Nvidia China exports
CNBC reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's activities in Washington, D.C. have been followed by calls for his resignation and by moves to tighten Nvidia's chip exports to China. According to CNBC, Huang had opposed strict export controls on AI chips to China, a position that drew criticism from congressional China hawks.
China’s Film Industry Arrives at AFM on a Domestic High
China's film industry is attending the American Film Market (AFM) as domestic productions drive its 2026 box office and the industry seeks international partners, The Hollywood Reporter says. Revenue remains below last year's peak, which was fueled by "Ne Zha 2."
Scoop: Lutnick stalled curbing Nvidia chip sales to China — again — after Oval Office showdown
Axios reports that President Trump on Thursday authorized, for the third time this year, a crackdown on companies suspected of diverting Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China, and that he consulted Elon Musk before approving it. According to Axios, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has repeatedly blocked such restrictions and stalled the effort again after an Oval Office meeting.
Congress considering limiting computer chip exports to China, Johnson says after Nvidia scandal
Making Next-Gen VR Screens In China Turns SeeYA’s Founder Into A Billionaire
COP31 talks in Turkey: Leeaders from US, China and India skip summit
Megaspeed's vacant offices raise questions about ties to Nvidia, China
Megaspeed, a major buyer of Nvidia's AI computer chips, has vacant offices and an unusual global footprint. CBS News reports that these factors are raising questions about whether the company is a front for the Chinese government.
Scoop: Inside Bessent's Situation Room confrontation with Lutnick over China chip security
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in the White House Situation Room over the failure to place Nvidia customer Megaspeed on a list of companies that pose national security concerns, Axios reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Commerce Department oversees the export of sensitive U.S. technology.
Bessent calls for more balanced trade with China ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the U.S. and China should have a "more balanced" trading relationship, calling the U.S. trade imbalance with China a long-standing source of friction. His remarks came days after President Trump said he expects to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month.
Microsoft Warns Trump Administration's Proposed China Data-Center Tech Ban Could Slow US AI Buildout, Raise Costs: Report
Microsoft has warned that a proposed Trump administration ban on Chinese data-center technology could slow the buildout of US artificial intelligence infrastructure and raise costs, according to a report cited by Benzinga.
Nvidia’s China Comeback Faces 3 New Washington Roadblocks. Trump Holds the Wild Card
Benzinga reports that Nvidia's efforts to regain business in China face three new obstacles in Washington, with President Trump's decisions positioned as a potentially decisive factor.
Nissan reduces petrol car production as EV sales boom in China
Japanese carmaker Nissan is reducing petrol car production after saying it was caught out by faster-than-expected growth in sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in China. The company said the "shift to new energy vehicles is happening faster than expected" amid a price war in the world's biggest car market.
What Kind of ‘Asset’ Was Alice Huang—and What Did China Want?
Newsweek examines what kind of "asset" Alice Huang may have been for China, noting that the term can describe more than one role. The outlet says which role she filled would determine what information she may have obtained.
This Trader Raised Alarm About Nvidia’s China Entanglements Months Ago
Christian Lamarco, a 31-year-old short seller and trader, warned in May about financial and personal problems at Nvidia related to its China entanglements, according to The New York Times.
Scott Bessent Urges US-China to ‘De-Risk,’ Not ‘Decouple’ Amid Trade Tensions, AI Competition as Beijing Warns of ‘Red Lines’ Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for the United States and China to "de-risk" rather than "decouple" their economic relationship amid ongoing trade tensions and competition over artificial intelligence, Benzinga reports. The remarks came as Beijing warned of "red lines" ahead of a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Chinese university buys Nvidia AI H200 chips despite US ban, records show
A Chinese university bought Nvidia's H200 AI chips despite US export restrictions, according to records reported by Al Jazeera, which describes the case as part of an investigation into Chinese entities accessing restricted US AI technology. Benzinga identifies the university as linked to China's People's Liberation Army and reports that the purchase comes as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces scrutiny.
Acquitted 'China spy': I was fall guy for security services
A man acquitted of spying for China has told the BBC he was made a "fall guy" by the security services. The BBC reports that thousands of messages it has seen show a Chinese official seeking details of sensitive political matters.
U.S., China should ‘harbor no illusions’ as they cooperate, compete on AI, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States and China should "harbor no illusions" as they both cooperate and compete on artificial intelligence, according to CNBC. During Xi's September visit, Washington and Beijing agreed to launch an AI dialogue that includes a communications channel to help defuse serious incidents.
Alibaba announces plans to list T-Head, its Nvidia chip rival
Alibaba has announced plans to list its chip unit T-Head, which develops AI chips that compete with Nvidia, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. CNBC reports that Alibaba said it had already filed confidentially for the listing on Sept. 11, and Benzinga places the move in the context of China expanding its AI chip efforts.
Former CIA officer says US companies are underestimating China intelligence risks
Former CIA officer Michele Rigby Assad told Business Insider that US companies are underestimating intelligence risks from China. She cited Nvidia's case as an example of why tech companies should train employees to recognize foreign intelligence threats.
2 scandals, 1 destination—Why Nvidia can’t shake China smuggling allegations
A Supermicro co-founder has been charged with routing servers containing banned Nvidia chips to China through Southeast Asia, Fortune reports. Fortune also reports that Megaspeed, a Singapore firm where a suspected spy with ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was an executive, is under investigation for similar activity.
Florida AG subpoenas DSA over potential illegal funding from Cuba and China
Schumer says Trump support of Nvidia CEO a ‘dereliction of duty’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Trump's support of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling it a "dereliction of duty" after press reports about Huang's alleged ties to a Chinese spy, Alice Huang, and a claim that Trump was briefed on the matter over a year ago. The reports do not agree on the details of the alleged relationship, and CNBC notes that Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chair of the House Select Committee on China, said he expects answers about it.
A socialist group gaining power in Washington is now under scrutiny over Cuba, China funding
Did Jensen Huang Just Destroy America's AI Advantage?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is at the center of a reported espionage-related scandal, which outlets are examining for its possible effect on the US position in artificial intelligence. RealClearPolitics describes the matter as a Chinese "honeypot" trap, while The Verge calls Huang a likely espionage target and CBS News presents it as a developing story, with journalist Patrick McGee explaining what is known so far.
Jeffries pushes tighter China chip restrictions amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Megaspeed and the battle to go high-end Nvidia chips into China
Nvidia’s $7.5 Billion China Chip Scandal Leads to This Shanghai-Listed AI Company
US and rest of world must follow China’s lead on green energy, says John Kerry
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry said in an interview with The Guardian, published Tuesday, that China is leading the world in moving away from fossil fuels and has "hugely accelerated" in clean energy, while most other nations are "stumbling along." He said the rest of the world, including the US, must now follow China's lead; The Guardian reported the remarks alongside coverage of the Cop31 climate summit.
Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
China’s Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion at Record Pace
Apple Intelligence completes regulatory registration for iPad and Mac in China
Nvidia cracks down on overseas cloud AI GPU rentals for China
China builds massive 800-megawatt AI data center campus to rival US Stargate project
What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted Sunday to an affair with Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive whom US officials reportedly believe was recruited to gather information about him for Beijing, and Tom's Hardware reports she has since surfaced in Beijing. President Trump says the FBI is investigating the affair, and TechCrunch re
House Republicans consider issuing subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
House Republicans are considering subpoenaing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, with several calling for a closed-door briefing, after reports of a relationship between Huang and Alice Huang, whom Engadget describes as an alleged Chinese spy and who Tom's Hardware reports was connected to Chinese companies that obtained over $7.5 billion in Nvidia AI GPUs. Ars Technica reports Huang faces a board probe and Engadget says share
