Although the organization was founded by foreign workers , leadership was soon taken over by Chinese women .
The YWCA in China was established early in the 20th century and became an important venue for social reform and the advancement of women 's status .
Although the organization was founded by foreign workers , leadership was soon taken over by China women .
The YWCA in China was established early in the 20th century and became an important venue for social reform and the advancement of women 's status .