Alice Huang (黃樂), the alleged Chinese spy involved in an extramarital affair with Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳), would not be able to return to Taiwan, as her entry permit has been revoked, Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) said today.
Speaking at a meeting of the Internal Administration Committee at the Legislative Yuan, Liu confirmed that Alice Huang had previously visited Taiwan, but is currently abroad.
The National Immigration Agency (NIA) is cooperating with national security units in its investigation, Liu said.
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Taiwan People's Party Legislator Hsu Chung-hsin (許忠信) said that US media suspect Alice Huang of espionage, as her Singapore-based parent company has indirect ties to Zhongnanhai, the headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party.
At least 10 photographs of the couple together are circulating, most of which were taken in Taiwan, proving her repeated visits since 2024 spanned all seasons and exposed a potential loophole in national security, Hsu said.
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Huang Jie (黃捷) said that Alice Huang does not hold permanent residency in another country, and therefore cannot enter Taiwan through “Category 3” entry procedures for Chinese residing in another country.
Citing her documented visits in June 2024 and May last year, Huang Jie questioned what kind of vetting she underwent to enter Taiwan so freely on a business visa.
She also asked how many Chinese enter on business visas annually, urging the government to strengthen inter-ministerial screening to prevent similar risks.
If authorities had known she was a spy, she never would have been permitted entry, Liu said, adding that the government would thoroughly review protocols for pre-entry screening, mid-visit monitoring and post-visit penalties.
The police and immigration systems would provide their full assistance under Taiwan's legal framework, as protecting the nation is the top priority, Liu said.
According to NIA data, Chinese made about 410,000 entry and residency applications in the first nine months of this year, including more than 60,000 business visas.
NIA Director-General Lin Hung-en (林宏恩) told lawmakers that his agency would step up joint inspections with national security units.
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