France Probes Online Retail Giants Over Child Protection Violations. French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four major online retailers — Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish, over allegations that their platforms allowed minors to access pornographic or degrading content. The move follows a report by France's consumer watchdog, which flagged the sale of childlike sex dolls found on Shein's website. Officials say the probe will examine whether these platforms enabled exposure to violent or pornographic material for minors. AliExpress told the BBC that the listings breached its policies and were removed immediately while Shein announced it has now banned all sex dolls from sale worldwide and permanently suspended related seller accounts. The investigation has been handed to Paris' Office des Mineurs, which handles crimes involving minors. The controversy comes just as Shein prepares to open its first permanent physical store in Paris — a move already drawing protests amid growing scrutiny over the company's practices in France. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT