President Trump received intelligence warnings about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang before a diplomatic trip to Beijing, despite later denying any such briefing occurred.
The reminder came as Huang prepared to board Air Force One for the China trip, according to people familiar with the matter.
The intelligence indicated Huang was in a relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.
The disclosure adds a new layer to questions about security protocols surrounding senior technology executives traveling with the president.
Huang leads Nvidia, one of the world’s most valuable chipmakers and a central player in U.S.-China technology tensions.
The White House has disputed characterizations of the briefing and denied that the president was told of the intelligence.
Details about when the warning was delivered and how the president responded remain limited.
The episode highlights growing scrutiny of personal and professional ties between tech leaders and foreign governments.
