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Shein childlike sex doll scandal shines light on marketplaces' dark corners

The French Finance Ministry on Friday halted the suspension proceedings of Chinese online retailer Shein initiated last week after the Chinese retailer withdrew all illicit products.

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Shein logo and their web page on smartphone in this illustration taken November 5, 2025.
Shein logo and their web shop are seen in this illustration

France probes Shein, Temu, AliExpress, Wish for selling child-like sex dolls and explicit content

Shein spokesperson said, ‘The company would do everything in its power to collaborate with the investigation, including sharing the names of vendors and buyers of the dolls, now banned.’

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Fashion retailer Shein's logo is seen at its pop-up store at immersive retail space Future Stores, ahead of its opening on September 26, in London, Britain, September 24, 2025.

China's Shein pulls sex dolls from sale days before first store opening

A French watchdog official noticed the dolls on the website days before Shein's opening of its first store in France, set to take place on Wednesday.

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Shein logo is seen inside the company's first pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 2, 2024.

Shein reveals child labor cases amid environmental sustainability concerns

Shein tightened its supplier policy last October after the child labor cases were found, so that any severe breaches would result in ending the relationship with the supplier immediately.

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Testing our limits? Shein in another step against Israel

Shein continues to show its support for Palestine in the wake of the "Swords of Iron" war, sparking controversy with its latest product offering.

APRIL 15, 2024BySHOVAL AZUR
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