TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Nvidia (輝達) CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) deflected geopolitically sensitive questions about Taiwan's security during a press session at GTC Taipei 2026 on Tuesday (June 2). When a BBC reporter pressed him on the issue, Huang replied, "I've already answered a lot of questions" and "come up with a new one." Clips of the exchange circulated widely online.
The reporter signaled her questions would "take things beyond the technology," prompting Huang to quip, "Oh dear, here it comes." She cited his earlier remarks describing Taiwan as central to the AI revolution and asked, "Are you making an investment in the future of Taiwan? How confident are you that Taiwan will continue to be secure enough to keep deepening your commitments?"
The exchange drew widespread attention online, with some viewers questioning whether the reporter's line of questioning was designed to steer Huang into politically sensitive territory. Huang's responses offered a window into how global tech leaders navigate questions about Taiwan's geopolitical risks.
Huang said resilient supply chains depend on diversification and built-in redundancy. He noted that Taiwan's role as a strategic partner to the United States reflects its strengths in manufacturing and its growing investment footprint in the U.S. Companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC, 台積電), Amkor, Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL, 矽品), Wistron (緯創), and Foxconn (富士康) have expanded manufacturing investment in the U.S. These investments contribute to a more resilient global supply network.
Huang pointed to Nvidia's long-term commitment to local talent as evidence of its investment in Taiwan. The company employs about 1,000 people in Taiwan. Its planned new headquarters will accommodate up to 4,000 staff, with hiring expected to continue in the coming years. Huang did not specify a timeline for the headquarters or hiring targets.
When pressed on whether Nvidia and the U.S. are supporting Taiwan's so-called "silicon shield," Huang said the company's strategy is to keep investing in Taiwan's expertise. The term refers to the island's semiconductor dominance as a potential deterrent against Chinese aggression. Huang added that Nvidia aims to strengthen supply chain resilience through diversification.
As the reporter attempted to continue along geopolitical lines, Huang replied in a lowered voice, "I've already answered a lot of questions" and "come up with a new one," drawing laughter from the room. He repeated the line with a smile, prompting another round of laughter. Some online commenters questioned the reporter's approach, suggesting her questions were designed to steer Huang into politically sensitive territory. ◼