Japan's Hiroyuki Fujita leads Thai youngster Chinnarat Phadungsil by two strokes heading into the third round of the Pine Valley Beijing Open.
Fujita carded a solid seven-under-par 65 to move on to 12 under overall, while joint overnight leader Chinnarat signed for a 69.
Chinese Taipei veteran Wang Ter-chang is one shot adrift of Chinnarat after a brilliant 63.
"The conditions in China are not that different to how it is back home in Japan," said Fujita. "But it is crucial to stay in contention on Saturday.
"There will be some pressure to perform but I hope to enjoy myself out there."