The Chinese government has officially refuted claims that it orchestrated a surveillance operation against Jensen Huang, the chief executive of the American semiconductor firm Nvidia. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Guo Jiakun, characterized the allegations as unfounded rumors intended to damage China's reputation. This response follows a report by The New York Times, which cited American intelligence assessments suggesting that a Singaporean data center executive had been passing sensitive information to Beijing. The incident occurs amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions regarding technological superiority, as the United States continues to enforce strict export controls on advanced artificial intelligence chips. These components, developed by Nvidia, are essential for modern computing infrastructure. Chinese officials maintain that the narrative is a fabrication, emphasizing the competitive nature of the current global tech landscape.
Source : Hong Kong Free Press
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Aussi couvert par : The Independent Singapore
