US EditionFrance halts Shein suspension proceedings after sex dolls, weapons are withdrawn
- On Friday, the French Finance Ministry halted suspension proceedings after Shein, Chinese online retailer, withdrew illicit products following the government's Wednesday blocking process.
- Authorities moved on Wednesday after inspectors found childlike sex dolls and weapons for sale on Shein, which opened its first physical shop in a Paris department store the same day.
- The Interior Ministry opened a case in a Paris court, a prosecutor opened four investigations, and customs will continue controlling seized goods while probes proceed.
- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said judicial proceedings remain in place and asked for the situation to be evaluated next week, noting Shein will remain under close surveillance by state services.
- The finance ministry warned it could suspend Shein's entire website if banned products reappear, while Shein said it `remains committed to dialogue with the French authorities in order to address the concerns raised and to present the measures we have put in place to continue improving,`.
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The Chinese online store Shein remains accessible in France. Prime Minister Lecornu announced a blockade earlier this week because items such as child sex dolls and weapons were for sale on the platform. However, these products have been removed from the product range. The French government said on Wednesday that it would temporarily block the fast-fashion giant's website within 48 hours. In addition to the child sex dolls and weapons, medicines…
Because of sex dolls and weapons, Shein was targeted by the French authorities. The site is allowed to stay online for the time being - but investigations and court proceedings continue.
Because of sex dolls and weapons, Shein was targeted by the French authorities. The site is allowed to stay online for the time being - but investigations and court proceedings continue.
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