WHEN project proposals come up before the Chinese government, those that emphasize economic growth are most likely to be granted; what people may not realize, however, is that projects that focus on gender issues have also become top priority in the policy sphere. That is how the Beijing Women’s Federation is able to conduct a bilateral program with their Swedish counterparts to exchange experiences and gain information from each other. WHEN project proposals come up before the Chinese government, those that emphasize economic growth are most likely to be granted; however, what people may not realize, however, is that projects that focus on gender issues have also become top top priority in the policy sphere. That is how the Beijing Women’s Federation is able to conduct a bilateral program with their Swedish counterparts to exchange experiences and gain information from each other.