Suspicion of espionage was linked to a sanctioned investor

Alice Huang, a Chinese executive, is under scrutiny by U.S. intelligence for alleged espionage ties to Beijing and her relationship with Nvidia's CEO. An investigation reveals her long-standing partnership with Kang Wei, a sanctioned investor, raising concerns about her connections and business dealings in AI data centers. Huang's career began in journalism before transitioning to finance, where she worked with firms like HSBC and Citic Securities. Despite Kang's regulatory issues, their collaboration continued, focusing on AI data centers amid U.S. semiconductor export restrictions. Huang has not been seen publicly since the investigation began, with speculation she may have returned to China.