PARIS (AP) — Crowds of shoppers — and protesters — turned out Wednesday for the opening of fast-fashion giant Shein's first permanent store in Paris inside one of the city's most iconic department stores.

Shortly afterward, France’s government said it is suspending access to Shein's online platform until the company proves that its content conforms with French law. The decision, announced in a terse statement by the Finance Ministry, came after controversy over sex dolls with childlike features were found listed for sale on Shein’s website. The ministry did not say whether this could impact the physical store or elaborate on the reasons for its decision.

The launch of Shein, which has long drawn criticism over its poor green credentials and labor practices, in the heart of France’s fashi

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