Chinese edition of 'The Brazilian People' launched in Beijing

On April 9, the launch ceremony of the Chinese edition of "The Brazilian People: The Formation and Meaning of Brazil" was held in Beijing.

Xie Gang, vice president of China International Communications Group (CICG), delivers a speech at a book launch event in Beijing, April 9, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

Xie Gang, vice president of China International Communications Group (CICG), said in his speech that the Chinese edition of the book comes at a highly opportune time, coinciding with the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture. He spoke highly of author Darcy Ribeiro's profound academic insights and humanistic care, which have made the work a classic for understanding Brazil.

Xie further stressed the need to deepen mutual learning and strengthen the intellectual foundation for China-Brazil people-to-people exchanges through translated classics, stay open and inclusive to expand areas of cooperation, and strengthen practical cooperation to promote the integrated development of culture and technology. He noted that CICG will fully leverage its multilingual and multi-channel communication strengths, continue to deepen practical cooperation with Brazil's cultural, publishing, and academic communities, and contribute to building a China-Latin America community with a shared future.

Marcos Galvao, Brazilian ambassador to China, delivers a speech at a book launch event in Beijing, April 9, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

Marcos Galvao, Brazilian ambassador to China, said the launch of the Chinese edition of the book is highly significant under the framework of the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture, as designated by the leaders of both countries. He highlighted that Darcy Ribeiro — an outstanding social scientist who devoted himself to studying and interpreting Brazil — spent 30 years crafting this work to explore the fundamental question of why Brazil has yet to achieve its full potential. He invited Chinese readers to read "The Brazilian People" to observe and study Brazil firsthand and discover the true face of this proud nation.

Brazil's Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes addresses a book launch event via video link, April 9, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

In her video speech, Brazil's Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes described "The Brazilian People" as one of the most important works on Brazil's social thought. She noted that in this work, Ribeiro offers a profound reflection on the formation of Brazil as a nation shaped by the convergence of diverse peoples, cultures, and wisdoms. Menezes said publishing the Chinese edition goes beyond translating the book; it builds a new bridge of dialogue between two countries with profound cultural heritage. She expressed hope that culture will continue to serve as a cohesive force for building a shared future between China and Brazil based on mutual respect.

Nearly 100 guests attend a book launch event in Beijing, April 9, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

The launch event was guided by CICG and the Embassy of Brazil in China, and hosted by Blossom Press and the Center for Culture and Publishing of China-Latin America and the Caribbean, both affiliated with CICG. Nearly 100 people attended the event.