Minjee Lee has eked out an even-par second round to stay well in the mix at the Blue Bay LPGA Tour event in China.
Bidding for a second title at the $US2.2 million ($A3.3 million) tournament, after winning in record style in 2016, Lee relinquished her first-round lead with a rollercoaster 72 on Friday.
But two birdies in the last three holes at least helped Australia's world No.5 steady the ship as Lee finished round two in a tie for fourth at seven under.