More precisely, the opening of the direct sea route around the Cape of Good Hope led to the integration of global trade generally between 1500 and 1800 with thePortuguese pioneering direct European maritime trade with Asia.

• 更加确切的说，在1500年到1800年，葡萄牙人为开启欧洲和亚洲海上贸易而开辟的绕好望角的直达海上航线就带来了全球贸易一体化。