On April 9, the Chinese edition of "The Brazilian People: The Formation and Meaning of Brazil" was launched in Beijing. The event took place under the framework of the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture, a bilateral initiative aimed at strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the two countries through culture and people-to-people connectivity, highlighting culture's role in advancing long-term bilateral relations.

Brazilian Ambassador to China Marcos Galvão noted that China-Brazil relations extend beyond trade and infrastructure cooperation and also require deeper mutual understanding in culture and ideas. He said the Chinese edition of the book provides an important window for Chinese readers to better understand Brazilian society and its national character.

Darcy Ribeiro, the author of the book, is regarded as one of Brazil's most influential 20th-century thinkers and was posthumously awarded the title of "National Hero" by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2024. Translator Yan Qiaorong said she responded to Ribeiro's "tree of life" with her own lifelong academic dedication, describing the translation as a three-decade intellectual relay. She noted that true trust and lasting cooperation are built upon intellectual resonance and shared understanding.

Brazilian scholar Rafael Zerbetto said that "The Brazilian People" is one of the most important works for understanding Brazil's social formation and cultural identity, and its Chinese publication helps deepen mutual understanding between the two peoples.

Its publication offers Chinese readers a new window into Brazil's history and culture and further promotes cultural exchange between China and Brazil.