France Secures Postponement of Shein Court Hearing Amid Legal Scrutiny

On November 26, 2025, the French government successfully requested a postponement of the court hearing concerning an injunction against Shein, the Chinese e-commerce giant accused of selling illegal items including pedopornographic dolls and firearms. The Paris judicial court accepted the delay, rescheduling the hearing for December 5, with a decision expected by the end of December.

Ministers Roland Lescure, Serge Papin, and Anne Le Hénanff confirmed the postponement, which followed government complaints that Shein had submitted its legal conclusions at the last minute. However, Shein’s lawyer Julia Bombardier refuted this claim, stating submissions were made on time at 6 PM, adhering to standard expedited procedure timelines. Notably, the prosecutor of the Paris court announced they would not support the state's request to block Shein’s operations.

This development is part of ongoing French governmental efforts to regulate Shein's business activities due to the alleged sale of prohibited products. The government had anticipated possible delays in the suspension process, emphasizing that the postponement is a procedural step within a broader legal framework.

The upcoming December 5 hearing will be pivotal in determining the future operation of Shein in France, with final rulings anticipated later that month. The case highlights increasing governmental vigilance over online platforms suspected of violating French laws.