LIMA - Top world leaders meet from Thursday to try to save their cherished free trade accords from feared extinction under US president-elect Donald Trump. Here are three big factors looming over the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit from Thursday to Sunday in Lima, Peru. - Trump effect -Mr Trump has cast uncertainty on the postwar world order with his vows to tear up or renegotiate international free trade agreements in order to protect US jobs. - Asia-Pacific security -As well as taking aim at free trade, Mr Trump has questioned the US role as the "policeman of the world." Mr Trump has caused concern in the region by suggesting Japan and South Korea get nuclear weapons to defend themselves.

Source: Bangkok Post November 17, 2016 16:50 UTC