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France’s government has suspended access to Shein’s online platform, demanding that the fast-fashion giant prove its content adheres to French law. This follows a controversy over sex dolls with ...

Shein has removed listings for sex dolls after French authorities flagged the presence of "childlike" sex dolls on the online store. France's economy minister said ...

The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes. By Liz Alderman Reporting from ...

PARIS—The French government moved to temporarily suspend Shein’s website after authorities discovered sex dolls resembling children and weapons were being sold on the e-commerce giant’s platform. The ...

France's consumer watchdog has reported fast fashion giant Shein to authorities for selling "sex dolls with a childlike appearance" on its website. The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer ...

The French government says it is initiating proceedings to suspend the online platform of Asian online giant Shein, after prosecutors said they were investigating the company over childlike sex dolls ...

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The French government Wednesday launched proceedings to suspend access to Shein’s online marketplace until the Asian fast-fashion giant can prove it no longer sells illicit items discovered on its ...