Post-Beijing reflections: creating ripples, but not waves in China

The significance of the Fourth World Conference on Women for women's organizations such as the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) and gender issues in China was studied. Its catalytic effect on the development of non-governmental women's organizations was also explored. The conference created positive changes within the ACWF as, it unified many independent women's group and contributed to the development of gender policy and research.