Washington, Nov. 9 -- Nvidia's board of directors has launched an independent investigation after reports alleged that Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang had been targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation involving Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman with whom he reportedly had a romantic relationship.

The significant development follows revelations that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had warned senior Trump administration officials about the relationship, alongside suspected espionage activities.

Nvidia formally announced the inquiry on Sunday, stating in a corporate release: "A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation. The Board prioritises US national and eco...