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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

China shuts factory accused of making ‘childlike’ sex dolls as global backlash mounts

A sex toy manufacturer in southern China has been ordered to suspend operations after authorities began a formal investigation into allegations that it was producing dolls resembling children.

The dolls, which customers could personalise through online platforms, appeared on popular e-commerce websites and social media marketplaces before sparking alarm among regulators as well as child protection advocates in many countries.

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