France’s government said Wednesday it is moving toward suspending access to the Shein online marketplace until it proves its content conforms to French law, after authorities found illegal firearms an...

Chinese online retailer Shein has permanently banned the sale of all sex dolls on its global platform after French authorities accused it of selling items depicting minors.

The scandal that erupted just days before the company is set to open its first store this week in Paris has prompted an outcry among consumer organizations and lawmakers.