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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Josie Clarke

EU launches investigation into Shein over child-like sex dolls

The European Union has opened an investigation into Chinese retail giant Shein over its systems to prevent the sale of illegal products including child-like sex dolls.

The commission said its investigation would focus on the systems Shein has in place to limit the sale of illegal products in the European Union, “including content which could constitute child sexual abuse material, such as child-like sex dolls”.

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