This chapter examines the impact of China’s economic displacement of the United States on public opinion and political elites in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Using survey data from Latinobarometer and the University of Salamanca’s Elites Latinoamericanas project, the analysis reveals that in countries where China has economically displaced the US, both the public and legislators are more likely to view China favorably as a problem-solver for the region and preferred trade partner. The chapter also analyzes a case study of the Argentine legislative debate over a Chinese space station, demonstrating how economic displacement influences legislative behavior and creates a divide between ruling and opposition parties in their approach to China. Overall, the findings suggest that economic displacement erodes US soft power and political leverage in LAC, while increasing China’s perceived capability to address regional issues.