So he built his own metal supply chains, circumventing middlemen and passing the unlocked value onto consumers everywhere.

所以他建立了自己的金属供应链，避开了中间商，将释放出来的价值传递给各地消费者。

Occupying a position between India and East Asia, Penang island drew merchants and middlemen keen to make their fortunes.

槟榔屿占据了印度和东亚之间的地理位置，吸引商人和中间商往来赚取财富。

The two sides would only meet indirectly, through middlemen.

双方只会通过中间人间接会晤。

Also, middlemen can be cut out.

另外，“中间商”的位置可以停摆。

Middlemen bear huge risks.

“中间商”承担巨大风险。

Don't rely on middlemen.

别依赖中间人。