Chinas foremost strategy of competing in international relations is principally based on connectivity and networking across regions. Chinese connectivity within the South Asian states explicates how China has prioritized its relationship with the Asian rim states for security, sustainability, and cooperation. The main elements of this strategy incorporate the development of maritime and land corridors across South Asia. This paper is based on a qualitative analysis that aims to develop a narrative that how securitization has been used within the South Asian policy matrix of China to attain regional connectivity. It signifies the Chinese policy to diversify economic partnership with other states. The study focuses that how China has effectively securitized its diplomatic, geopolitical and economic policies within South Asia How did China strive to gain strategic and political leverage in the region This research also unfolds potential threats for China concerning to the emerging developments in the region primarily India’s quadrilateral designs and the Post US withdrawal situation in Afghanistan.

Key words: Securitization, South Asia, Regionalism, Connectivity, China, BRI, CPEC