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Coverage dated November 2, 2025

France threatens to ban Shein over ‘childlike sex dolls’

Headline from KTVZ Bend

By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — France has threatened to cut off Shein’s access to the French market after the Chinese e-commerce platform was accused by French authorities of selling “sex dolls with a childlike appearance.” Until 4 a.m.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    France threatens to ban Shein over ‘childlike sex dolls’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — France has threatened to cut off Shein’s access to the French market after the Chinese e-commerce platform was accused by French authorities of selling “sex dolls with a childlike appearance.” Until 4 a.m.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    France threatens to block Shein over 'childlike' sex dolls – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Shein has been ordered to remove the articles or face embargo. French Economy Minister Robert Lescure said that "boundaries have been crossed."

  3. Seattle Times

    France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls ahead of Paris store opening (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    French authorities are threatening to ban access to Shein after discovering the e-commerce site sold childlike sex dolls.

  4. Digital Journal

    France threatens Shein ban if 'childlike' sex dolls reappear (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    France's finance minister threatened Monday to ban Shein from the country if the Asian e-commerce giant resumes selling "childlike" sex dolls, just days

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