# Asia-Pacific economic and maritime influence shift > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asia-pacific-economic-and-maritime-influence-shift > Updated: 2026-09-01T04:21:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Reports indicate a growing shift in global economic and industrial influence toward the Asia-Pacific region. Anton Kobyakov, an advisor to the Russian President, stated that the Asia-Pacific has become the world’s economic center and is projected to lead the global economy by 2030. Kobyakov suggested navigating this shift through the ‘Great Eurasian Partnership’, which seeks to align Eurasian Economic Union projects with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This trend is reflected in the maritime transport sector. A survey by Kapa Research found that 76 percent of maritime executives believe the East will be the most influential force in maritime transport in the coming years, while only 17 percent identified the West as the primary center of influence. China was specifically highlighted as a dominant player, with 69 percent of respondents identifying it as the world’s leading shipbuilding nation and 72 percent attributing the greatest economic weight in global maritime transport to the country. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Asia projected to lead global maritime transport leadership A Kapa Research report shows 76% of maritime executives believe Asia will lead global shipping, with China dominating shipbuilding and economic influence over Western nations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asia-projected-to-lead-global-maritime-transport-leadership ### 2026-08-29: Asia-Pacific region to become global economic center by 2030 Anton Kobyakov predicts the Asia-Pacific region will lead the global economy by 2030, proposing a new economic model through the Great Eurasian Partnership and alignment with China's Belt and Road Initiative. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asia-pacific-region-to-become-global-economic-center-by-2030 --- Cite as: Asia-Pacific economic and maritime influence shift. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/asia-pacific-economic-and-maritime-influence-shift