The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

The Swedish government has pledged to combat the sale of childlike sex dolls online. This commitment follows reports of such products being sold in the country.

Alibaba's AliExpress said it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination of whether the sale of the products complied with European Union ...