Core Viewpoint - SHEIN, a Chinese online fashion platform, faces significant backlash and legal scrutiny in France due to the sale of inflatable dolls resembling children, which have been warned to potentially possess child pornography characteristics [2][4][5] Group 1: Legal and Regulatory Actions - The French Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) issued a warning on November 1, stating that SHEIN sold dolls that "look like children" and could have child pornography implications [2][4] - Following the DGCCRF's statement, SHEIN announced a suspension of the sale of these products and initiated an internal investigation [4] - The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into SHEIN and AliExpress for allegedly disseminating child pornography, which is a criminal offense in France punishable by up to 7 years in prison and a fine of €100,000 [5] Group 2: Public and Market Reactions - French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned that if SHEIN resumes sales of the controversial dolls, the company would be banned from the French market, leading to intensified criticism from various sectors [4][5] - There is a growing opposition in France against SHEIN's plan to open a store in the historic BHV department store in Paris, with critics arguing that the fast fashion model undermines traditional fashion industries and raises concerns about environmental pollution and labor rights [5]