US President Donald Trump has said he spoke to Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang on Wednesday but was unsure whether it had been established that a Chinese woman linked to him was a spy.

In a statement released by the White House, Trump stated that he had spoken to Huang and confirmed their conversation, but did not provide any further details about the nature of their discussion or the status of the unidentified woman.

Huang, who has been under scrutiny in recent weeks due to his ties to China, was reported to have met with a Chinese national in San Francisco last month, sparking speculation that she may be a spy.

The White House statement did not clarify whether Trump had discussed the woman with Huang during their conversation, but noted that he had reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening ties between the US and Taiwan.

Nvidia shares rose 2.5% in early trading on Thursday after Trump’s comments were released, as investors speculated about potential implications for the company’s business and reputation.

The unidentified woman has been identified only as a Chinese national who was present at Huang’s home in San Francisco during his meeting with him last month.

According to reports, Huang had invited the woman to his home for a private dinner party, sparking concerns among some that she may have been spying on him due to her alleged ties to the Chinese government.

Trump’s comments on Thursday came as he was defending his record on trade and technology policy, with critics arguing that his administration has been too soft on China.

The situation has raised questions about Trump’s handling of national security matters, particularly given his well-documented admiration for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In a surprise move last month, Trump announced that the US would drop plans to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Taiwan, citing concerns over potential Chinese retaliation.

The decision was widely seen as a victory for China and a defeat for Taiwanese democracy advocates, who had been pushing for greater support from the US in the face of Beijing’s increasingly assertive military posture.

Despite Trump’s comments on Thursday, it is unclear whether the unidentified woman will be formally identified or charged with any wrongdoing.

Nvidia has declined to comment further on the matter, citing the ongoing investigation into Huang’s alleged ties to China.

The company’s shares are expected to remain under pressure in the coming days as investors wait for more clarity on the situation.

Some analysts have suggested that the incident may be a ‘litmus test’ for Trump’s administration on issues related to national security and technology policy.

Trump’s handling of the crisis will also be watched closely by lawmakers, who are already grappling with legislation aimed at strengthening US cybersecurity and reducing dependence on foreign technology.