France, Nov. 5 -- 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

Hundreds of shoppers poured into Shein's first permanent physical shop on the sixth floor of the BHV department store, an iconic Parisian landmark that has stood opposite the Hotel de Ville since 1856.

Police patrolled the surrounding streets and erected barriers to prevent nearby demonstrators from approaching those queuing to enter.

Shortly after the store's opening, the French government stated that it was suspending Shein's online platform until the company com...