India, Nov. 11 -- Nvidia has hired a prominent US law firm to investigate reports concerning the relationship between its chief executive, Jensen Huang, and a woman suspected by US intelligence officials of working for China.

The company's independent directors have retained Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz partner Joon H. Kim to conduct the investigation, Nvidia said on Tuesday, November 10.

The appointment follows Nvidia's announcement on November 8 that its board had initiated an independent investigation into reports concerning Huang's relationship with the woman. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the FBI was also looking into the matter.

Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife in a message to Nvidia employees on ...