FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 - The Untold Story

Shein Under Investigation in France Over Sale of 'Childlike' Sex Dolls: 'Despicable and Indecent'

France probes Shein over childlike sex dolls sold online as the retailer vows transparency, handing over details of sellers and buyers to prosecutors.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025

France suspends Shein website as riot police guard Paris store opening

Shein has opened its first-ever physical store worldwide in Paris under the watch of riot police, as the French government announced it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant’s online platform following public outrage over the sale of childlike sex dolls

Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2025

French government blocks access to Shein’s website over sex dolls scandal

Sex dolls with childlike features were reportedly found on the website

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Delivery And Value Meals Drive Pizza Hut, KFC Revenue In China

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 76 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 74 cents.

Benzinga · Nov 4, 2025

Chinese fashion giant Shein bans all sex dolls after French investigation into ‘child-like’ appearance

Scandal erupts just as Shein opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Paris

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

China Cuts Data Center Energy Costs By 50% With Major Subsidies To Boost Domestic Chip Industry: Report

China has boosted subsidies for major data centers, slashing their energy bills by up to 50% to support domestic chipmakers and strengthen global competitiveness, according to a report.

Benzinga · Nov 4, 2025

Starbucks sells majority stake in China business as local competitors eat into market share

American coffee chain’s market share in China fell sharply to 14 per cent last year from 34 per cent in 2019

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Alibaba Turns Local Shops Into Taobao Hubs In Fresh Challenge To JD.com And Meituan

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) launched a 2 billion yuan ($281 million) investment on Friday to build a nationwide network of Taobao-branded convenience stores that will support its fast-growing instant commerce and on-demand delivery business, Taobao Shangou.

Benzinga · Nov 3, 2025

Tencent defends "slavish" Horizon Zero Dawn clone from Sony, claiming that "fame does not create a trademark" as it tries to bat legal claims away from survival game Light of Motiram

"The Complaint should be dismissed..."

GamesRadar · Oct 30, 2025

China's ByteDance reportedly building a Steam competitor — 'GameTop' for overseas markets will distribute and publish games like any other store, while harboring a social space with AI-assisted creator tools

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is reportedly creating its own Steam competitor targeted at global markets. Dubbed "GameTop," the new storefront is said to carry social features, AI-assisted creator tools, and the typical publishing/distribution that other stores like Epic Games also have. Recruitment has already begun in China.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 26, 2025