(Bloomberg) — Chinese e-commerce giant Shein Group continues to operate in France under close government supervision after blocking third-party sellers in response to an injunction related to the sale of child-like sex dolls with weapons.
The company avoided suspension in the country by stopping sales on the marketplace after a government injunction required the removal of all weapons from the platform within 48 hours, under risk of sanctions.
Finance Minister Roland Lescure said in an interview with Franceinfo on Saturday that the government will remain “relentless” to ensure Shein complies with local laws.
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“Shein will continue to be under strict surveillance,” the government said in a statement released late on Friday. “Authorities will actively monitor developments on the platform, especially the maintenance of all preventive measures adopted by Shein. The government will take all necessary measures to prevent the sale of any illicit products.”
The government reported that legal proceedings are still ongoing.
In a separate statement, Shein said it “remains committed to dialogue with the French authorities to address the concerns raised.”
The Chinese fast-fashion giant’s expansion into France has been marred by controversy, as the sale of the dolls sparked outrage among consumer groups and parliamentarians. Meanwhile, its new store — a global first — opened in central Paris this week, facing protests over its aggressive entry into the heart of the world’s fashion capital.
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