Online retail giant Shein has banned the sale of all sex dolls globally following outrage over products with "a childlike appearance" and accusations of promoting child pornography. The decision came after concerns were raised by the French consumer watchdog and threats from France's finance minister to ban the company from the country.

• Shein has permanently banned all seller accounts linked to illegal or non-compliant sex-doll products and temporarily removed its adult products category.
• Donald Tang, executive chairman of Shein, stated, "The fight against child exploitation is non-negotiable for Shein."
• The controversy erupted days before Shein was scheduled to open its first permanent outlet in Paris, where protests have occurred.