Summary
France is investigating online retailers Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish for allowing minors to access pornographic content on their sites. This investigation comes after reports that these platforms sold childlike sex dolls. Shein has responded by banning the sale of all sex dolls globally and blocking related seller accounts.
Key Facts
- France is investigating Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish about pornography-related offenses.
- These companies are accused of enabling minors to access improper content.
- The investigation was initiated after Shein was found selling childlike sex dolls.
- Shein has banned all sex dolls on its platform worldwide.
- The investigation is conducted by France's consumer watchdog and the Paris prosecutor's office.
- Shein, originally a China-based company, plans to open its first permanent store in Paris.
- Protesters have appeared at the location where Shein's new store will open.
- The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reported these concerns initially.
