Private gem mining is a large industry in Burma with many of the concessionaires being controlled by Sino - Burmese entrepreneurs .
Ethnic Chinese dominate Burma 's jade industry and have been the chief driving force behind Burmese gem mining and jade exports .
Private gem mining is a large industry in Burmese with many of the concessionaires being controlled by Sino - Burmese entrepreneurs .
Ethnic Chinese dominate Burma 's jade industry and have been the chief driving force behind Burmese gem mining and jade exports .