Trump backs Nvidia’s Huang over spy allegations, says Xi may raise case

What happened: US President Donald Trump said Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang told him he did not know a woman at the centre of espionage allegations was a suspected Chinese spy, and Trump said he believed Huang's account. Why it matters: Trump's comments come as the chipmaker faces scrutiny over whether its founder was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. Trump also said Xi may raise the case. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

US President Donald Trump said Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang told him he did not know a woman at the centre of espionage allegations was a suspected Chinese spy, and Trump said he believed Huang's account.

Trump's comments come as the chipmaker faces scrutiny over whether its founder was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. Trump also said Xi may raise the case.