International volunteers visit Haining China Leather City in Jiaxing. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_dce4a5933cde]

A cross-cultural exchange forum for translation professionals was held on April 25 at Haining China Leather City in Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang province, bringing together multilingual translators and international volunteers to discuss industry communication and global outreach.

Volunteers from multiple countries, including Italy and Malaysia, toured the Haining Leather Museum, a cross-border trade center, and key sections of the leather city, conducting foreign-language interpretations covering leather craftsmanship, branding, and cultural products.

Participants explored challenges in translating industry-specific concepts and adapting promotional content for global audiences.

A follow-up seminar and roundtable focused on the transformation of professional markets. Representatives from the leather city introduced industry strengths and opportunities for cooperation, while translators shared strategies for translating promotional materials and international volunteers offered suggestions based on overseas market expectations.

The event aimed to strengthen cross-cultural communication capacity and support the global outreach of local industries, with translation services playing a key role in advancing Jiaxing's opening-up efforts.