Filtered: France May Block Shein Over “Childlike” Sex Dolls Scandal

03/11/2025 1h 13min Episodio 64
Filtered: France May Block Shein Over “Childlike” Sex Dolls Scandal

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In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, France’s consumer watchdog accuses Shein of selling sex dolls resembling children, a move that could trigger a market ban. TJ breaks down the investigation, the law behind France’s crackdown on illegal content, and the public uproar ahead of Shein’s Paris flagship store launch. Video Chapters (Timestamps): 00:00 - Intro: Shein faces backlash in France 01:12 - What triggered the French investigation 02:40 - Why “childlike” dolls violate French law 04:05 - Minister Lescure’s warning and legal powers 05:25 - Shein’s rise from China to global retail 07:00 - Paris store opening sparks public outrage 08:45 - What this means for Shein’s European future 10:10 - TJ’s take: brand crisis or culture clash?

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