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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maroosha Muzaffar

Chinese fashion giant Shein bans all sex dolls after French investigation into ‘child-like’ appearance

Chinese online retailer Shein has permanently banned the sale of all sex dolls on its global platform after French authorities accused it of selling items that appeared to depict minors, sparking widespread outrage and a potential ban from the French market.

The move comes just days before the fast-fashion giant was set to open its first-ever permanent physical store in Paris, amid mounting scrutiny over its business practices, product oversight, and ethical standards.

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