CCTV9英语新闻：Tibet made development in leaps in past decades（在线收听）

Tibet's economy has seen rapid development in the past decades.

In 2015, there were more than 20 different industries in the region, mostly energy-based, such as hydro-power, terrestrial heat and wind power.  Tourism is also an important driver of the economy.

The region was visited by 20 million tourists just last year. Unlike many parts of China which have been experiencing economic slowdowns, Tibet was  still growing at a double-digit speed in 2015 and shows much growth potential.