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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Lisa O’Carroll

EU to investigate Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons

A Shein logo on a mobile phone
A Shein logo on a mobile phone. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters

The EU is to open a formal investigation into the Chinese retailer Shein over multiple suspected breaches of European laws including the sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons.

The European Commission said on Tuesday it had launched the inquiry after demanding information from the fast-growing company last year.

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