BLOOMFIELD, CT, Feb. 20, 2012 – A discussion of the unstable relationship between the United States and China will be the subject of Duncaster’s World Affairs Series on Feb. 28. It will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Duncaster Retirement Community, 40 Loeffler Rd., Bloomfield. Attendance is open to members of the community and free with advanced registration.

The program, called “The U.S./China Relationship”, will focus on how a change in leadership could affect the mercurial relationship between the two nations.  Many observers speculate that, Xi Jinping, the country’s current Vice President, will have a more liberal perspective on world affairs, especially those with the United States.  He is expected to become China’s President in October 2012.

Setting the stage for the discussion will be a recent video interview with Jon Huntsman, former Utah Governor and Ambassador to China, Henry Kissinger,  former National Security Advisor and former Secretary of State and author of On China, and Robert Kagan, author of The World America Made.  Following the video presentation, a discussion will be held on the future of the United States and China relationship, as well as the role of the U.S. in the world.

The discussion is part of Duncaster’s World Affairs Series, which is presented to the community by the residents of Duncaster on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Participants include Duncaster residents and staff, as well as members of the community. This is the 15^th year for the series which concentrates on global issues from a variety of angles. The next meeting will be held on March 13.

The meeting is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To register, or for more information, contact Fran Kent at (860) 380-5006 or fkent@duncaster.org.

About Duncaster:

Duncaster is a life care retirement community for active, healthy independent seniors who want lifetime protection against the potential costs of long-term care. The Bloomfield, CT retirement community is dedicated to helping residents live life to the fullest by providing security and fulfillment. Its campus includes 190 independent residences, assisted living and a short-and long-term healthcare facility. Duncaster’s emphasis on serving the changing needs of older adults lead to its current project of updating and expanding its dining and hospitality amenities to reflect contemporary styles of dining and socializing. For more information, see www.duncaster.org or call (860) 380-5006. 

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