Photo shows a worker making a bowl with a piece of jade. [China Tibet News/ Liang Qin]

 Photo shows a worker making a bowl with a piece of jade. [China Tibet News/ Lorsang]

The Chongye Crystal & Jade Factory in Chongye County of Shannan City in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region was set up in 1984. After 33 year's development, this factory has begun to play a leading role on bringing local people to prosperity. Till now, the factory with 2.8 million fixed assets sells 3.2 million yuan annually which makes 1.4 million yuan pure profits.