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Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls

Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls

Summary

A factory in China that makes sex dolls with childlike features is under investigation and has been ordered to stop production. The dolls were reportedly sold on major online shopping sites, leading to widespread criticism. Some countries and companies have also taken steps to ban or restrict the sale of these products.

Key Facts

  • A factory in China is under investigation for making sex dolls with childlike features.
  • The dolls were reportedly sold on popular online platforms and social media.
  • Chinese authorities are treating the matter seriously and halted production at the factory.
  • The online retailer Shein, originally from China, banned the sale of all sex dolls after complaints about dolls with a childlike appearance.
  • Sweden's government has expressed the need for stronger regulations against selling such dolls online.
  • Advancements in artificial intelligence have made customizing these dolls easier, including features like conversation abilities.
  • The factory under investigation is located in southern Guangdong province, China.

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