Geopolitics

Shein does not belong in Paris. 

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The moves were prompted by the discovery this week of “childlike” sex dolls sold on its site, which set off a political backlash.

The customs inspections, which are taking place at Charles de Gaulle Airport, the major entry point to France for packages sent from China, are intended to bolster investigations that began this week after the discovery of the sex dolls, said Amélie de Montchalin, France’s budget minister.
A platform that is allowing pornographic content or the selling of weapons does not meet E.U. standards,” he added.A platform that is allowing pornographic content or the selling of weapons does not meet E.U. standards,” he added.

Shein does not belong in Paris. 

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The moves were prompted by the discovery this week of “childlike” sex dolls sold on its site, which set off a political backlash.

The customs inspections, which are taking place at Charles de Gaulle Airport, the major entry point to France for packages sent from China, are intended to bolster investigations that began this week after the discovery of the sex dolls, said Amélie de Montchalin, France’s budget minister.
A platform that is allowing pornographic content or the selling of weapons does not meet E.U. standards,” he added.A platform that is allowing pornographic content or the selling of weapons does not meet E.U. standards,” he added.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/business/france-shein-sex-dolls.html?smid=url-share