At its innovation and technology conference in Shanghai on April 18, Lenovo's CEO Yang Yuanqing introduced new strategic initiatives focusing on advanced supply chain management, international manufacturing partnerships, and significant local R&D investments in markets such as Brazil to boost global competitiveness and operational resilience.

An OpenSecrets profile reveals that Lenovo Group Ltd. spent $820,000 on lobbying in the 2024 cycle and made political contributions totaling $66,221. The report also highlights a revolving door dynamic with lobbyists having prior government experience, raising concerns about undue political influence and regulatory capture.

Lenovo Group Limited finalized a US$2 billion investment and strategic collaboration with Alat, a company under the KSA Public Investment Fund, to accelerate its transformation and expansion in the Middle East and Africa region. The deal, completed on January 08, 2025, includes plans to establish a regional headquarters in Riyadh and a sustainable manufacturing facility aimed at producing millions of PCs and servers, alongside significant job creation.

Lenovo announced its participation in the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) initiative, a program led by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to enhance protection of critical infrastructure. The move comes amid longstanding scrutiny of the company's Chinese origins and allegations of ties to the People’s Liberation Army and the Chinese Communist Party. In response to these concerns, Lenovo also signed the 'Secure by Design' pledge, emphasizing its commitment to improved product security and ethical business practices.

Lenovo published a comprehensive Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement detailing measures to prevent forced labor and human trafficking in its operations and supply chain. The document outlines multiple initiatives including rigorous supplier audits, employee training on forced labor prevention, and adherence to international human rights standards, effective as of May 29, 2024.

In May 2024, Lenovo published its Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement outlining detailed measures taken during FY 2023/24 to identify, prevent, and remediate risks of slavery and human trafficking in its operations and supply chain. The document highlights robust supply chain due diligence, regular audits, supplier engagement, and comprehensive training programs to maintain high ethical standards.

Lenovo Group Limited published its 2023 Responsible Minerals Sourcing Report in May 2024, detailing comprehensive due diligence practices, supplier engagement measures, and transparency protocols to ensure that conflict minerals in its supply chain are responsibly sourced and do not inadvertently finance armed groups or unethical practices.

On October 6, 2023, U.S. lawmakers questioned Lenovo’s ties to the Chinese government and raised concerns over cybersecurity, alleging that the company’s devices were previously implicated in embedding Superfish spyware and potential BIOS backdoors. In response, Lenovo denied the claims, asserting its independence, adherence to global security reviews, and minimal executive control by shareholder Legend Holdings.

U.S. congressional members have raised concerns over Lenovo's alleged connections to the Chinese government and national security risks, including previous spyware incidents allegedly linked to its devices. The lawmakers have called on the Navy Exchange to stop selling Lenovo PCs to U.S. service members. Lenovo has denied the accusations, emphasizing its independent governance, adherence to U.S. security reviews, and the limited influence of its primary shareholder, Legend Holdings.

A policy memo from China Tech Threat reveals that Lenovo, a Chinese multinational heavily influenced by state interests, continues to supply products to U.S. Navy bases despite longstanding security warnings and documented vulnerabilities. The memo details incidents at Naval Air Station Oceana and highlights the contradictions of U.S. government agencies continuing to engage with a company compelled by China’s National Intelligence Law.

Lenovo Group is under scrutiny for its recent import of 258,000 laptops from Hefei Bitland, a Chinese manufacturer accused of employing state-sponsored forced labor in internment camps targeting Uyghur Muslims. Although Lenovo stated in July that it was no longer building products at Bitland facilities, the shipment has raised concerns about its supply chain ethics and indirect complicity in forced labor practices.

Lenovo's sustainability page details its commitment to maintaining an ethically sourced supply chain for minerals, including 3TG and cobalt, by collaborating with direct suppliers and adhering to internationally recognized frameworks to ensure conflict-free sourcing.

In early December 2021, Chinese social media commentator Sima Nan led a campaign criticizing Lenovo for allegedly selling state assets at below-market prices, paying its top executives unreasonably high salaries, and maintaining a leadership team dominated by foreign nationals, which he claimed threatened national security.

Lenovo confirmed that it sources screens, cameras, and fingerprint scanners from OFILM—a supplier implicated in employing coerced Uighur labor under restrictive and monitored conditions in China. While Lenovo stated it was not previously aware of these allegations and would investigate, the connection raises serious concerns regarding its supply chain ethics.

A report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute alleges that two suppliers in Lenovo's supply chain are using forced labor in China. Lenovo has announced swift action, including accelerated audits of the implicated supplier O-FILM, in response to the findings.

In 2019, reports emerged that Lenovo was involved in pre-installing malware on its laptops and supplying technology for surveillance and censorship programs, reflecting its deep ties with the Chinese government through funding, board appointments, and strategic collaborations.