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EU steps up crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels flooding European market

EU economy ministers agree to tax small parcels coming from China putting Shein and Temu in the hot seat.

Euronews

EU Moves Up Plan to Tax Cheap Chinese Online Imports to Support Domestic Retailers

The EU plans to impose a new tax on cheap Chinese online imports by early 2026 to protect domestic retailers and ensure fair competition.

International Business Times

France considers €2 fast-fashion import tax affecting Shein and Temu as EU drags its feet

The French parliament will debate a €2 fast-fashion import tax this week that will enter into force next year, as similar EU levy faces possible delays until 2028. The parliament could impose an additional €5 environmental levy on budget retailers down the line.

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Tech Brief (Nov. 10): China Lifts Ban on Exports of Some Dual-Use Items to U.S.

Ant Group promotes its healthcare division to a core business segment, China agrees to Netherlands’ request to send officials for talks on the Nexperia issue

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Tech Brief (Nov. 7): Netherlands Expects Chip Supply From Nexperia China to Resume

Autonomous driving firms Pony AI and WeRide slump on Hong Kong debut, France moves to ban Shein’s online platform

Caixin Global

France urges EU to crack down on online seller Shein over illicit products

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called on European Union business enforcers to get tough with the online platform Shein for defying trading rules, less than a day after the retailer opened its first physical store in the world in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein 'sex doll' uproar

French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.

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France urges EU to investigate Shein for selling illegal items including child-like sex dolls

France is urging the European Union to investigate how Shein has been able to sell illegal items like child-like sex dolls and weapons on its platform

The Independent UK

Shein Under Investigation in France Over Sale of 'Childlike' Sex Dolls: 'Despicable and Indecent'

France probes Shein over childlike sex dolls sold online as the retailer vows transparency, handing over details of sellers and buyers to prosecutors.

International Business Times UK

‘Child’s body’ reported in woodland found to be ‘deeply disturbing’ childlike sex doll

Police looking for owner of ‘incredibly lifelike’ doll

The Independent UK

Protests and crowds as Shein opens first permanent store in Paris

Shoppers and protesters gathered as fast-fashion giant Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris, amid government scrutiny and public backlash.

Euronews

France suspends Shein website as riot police guard Paris store opening

Shein has opened its first-ever physical store worldwide in Paris under the watch of riot police, as the French government announced it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant’s online platform following public outrage over the sale of childlike sex dolls

Radio France Internationale

French government blocks access to Shein’s website over sex dolls scandal

Sex dolls with childlike features were reportedly found on the website

The Independent UK

France suspends access to Shein as retailer opens first Paris store

The ministry did not say whether its decision would impact the physical store or elaborate on the reasons for its decision.

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Radio France Internationale

Shein opens first store in Paris as scandal and criticism mount

Chinese ultra fast-fashion giant Shein on Wednesday opened its first-ever physical store inside Paris’s BHV department store. The brand’s rock-bottom prices and opaque supply chains have long been criticised for their environmental and human costs – while a recent scandal over child-sex-themed dolls sold on its website has added to…

The Independent UK

Fast-fashion giant Shein faces backlash over Paris store opening and sales of childlike sex dolls

Shein is facing a fresh wave of controversy as it opens its first permanent store in Paris on Wednesday

Radio France Internationale

Shein bans sex dolls, offers to share buyers’ details in French probe

Asian e-commerce giant Shein Tuesday pledged to "cooperate fully" with French judicial authorities after an uproar over it selling childlike sex dolls, and said it was prepared to disclose the names of people who bought them, if asked.

The Independent UK

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

Scandal erupts just as Shein opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Paris

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SHEIN Removes All Sex Dolls After France Threatens To Ban Store For ‘Childlike’ Products

“Their description and their categorisation on the site make it difficult to doubt the pedopornographic nature of the content.”

The Guardian - UK

Outrage in Paris as Shein prepares to open its first permanent store

Fast-fashion retailer faces political anger, fury from workers and warnings it will damage city’s progressive image

Euronews

France warns Shein amid protest over child-pornography-linked sex dolls

French authorities warned Shein and threatened a market ban after protests erupted over the sale of child-pornography-linked sex dolls on the fast-fashion platform.

Euronews

France may block Shein for childlike sex dolls as it opens Paris store

French authorities warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast-fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

Radio France Internationale

Shein reported to French justice over sale of 'childlike' sex dolls

France’s top official for child protection has called for checks on people who purchase "childlike" sex dolls online, amid growing outrage over their sale on major e-commerce platforms – including fast-fashion giant Shein, which has already been reported to prosecutors.

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