cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/45138397
Online retail platforms Shein, Temu, AliExpress and Wish are being investigated in France for alleged rule breaches that include minors being able to access pornographic content via their marketplaces, the Paris prosecutor said on Tuesday.
China’s Shein will open its first-ever permanent shop in the BHV department store in central Paris on Wednesday, but French Finance Minister Roland Lescure threatened a countrywide ban of the brand after a consumer watchdog spotted child-like sex dolls sold on its marketplace.
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Somehow I feel like this is just lies/spin before the protectionism kicks in…
Nah, SHEIN made a deal with BHV to have a spot in their mall right at the heart of Paris shopping district. That rightfully started a shitstorm, where BHV defended their position. SHEIN took a lot of flak (rightfully so) in France because of their practices, environmental impact, human rights disregard, etc.
But to add a cherry on the shit cake, it turns out their online store also sells kid looking sex dolls among other things.
I posted the picture in another thread. Just have a look and then think again (you’ll find more on the web).
If such ‘dolls’ are sold in a shop around the corner, what would you say?
Oof, that’s wild to say the least. 😔 Thanks for sharing!