LHASA, TIBET - JUNE 26: The Potala Palace is seen from a street on June 26, 2006 in Lhasa, Tibetan Autonomous Region, China. The Chinese economy is booming and has seen rapid development over the past two decades. As China grows, Tibet is finding it difficult to resist the changes that have been brought by the commercialisation through tourism. With the launching of Qinghaii-Tibet railway, people in Lhasa are worried this will cause more unexpected changes to their lifestyles. (Photo by Getty Images)
