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1557
Portuguese
The invading portuguese in 1557 established Macau as a trading port. -
1560
Union
The Union of the Spanish and Portugal Crowns Marked a golden age for Macau. -
1580
Trading
Soon became a major trading port for far East, Europe,and several other colonial powers. -
1581
Goods
At this time, Macau traded African Ivory, Indian spices,silks and teas, etc..