American Kwon fires back to steal lead in Qinhuangdao

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Key Information

The course this week is a par-72 totaling 7,185 yards.

The cut was at even-par, with a 2019 record 71 players making it to the weekend.

Last week in Beijing, Matthew Negri was tied for second heading into the weekend before rounds of 72-76 dropped him into a tie for 36th. This week, Negri is again tied for second heading into the weekend.

Weihsuan Wang turned pro earlier this year, and this is just his second tournament as a professional. Wang is not a member of the Tour and is hoping to re-shuffle into exempt status based on his performance. The re-shuffle takes place after next week's tournament.

Weihsuan Wang Monday-qualified into last week's Beijing Championship, and he tied for 19th, earning him a spot into the field this week.

After an opening-round 67, Ryann Ree, who started the day tied for third, shot a second-round 74 to drop 33 positions, into a tie for 36th.

Last week in Beijing, Ryann Ree earned his best Tour result with his runner-up finish. Before Friday's round, his last five scores had all been under-par. Seven of his first eight rounds to start the season—at the Chongqing Championship and Sanya Championship—were also under-par.

American Max McGreevy has finished in the top five in three of his last four Tour events. Through 36 holes in Qinhuangdao, he currently lies tied for 21st.

Last year's runner-up Steve Lewton is tied for fourth after rounds of 69-67. Coming into this week, Lewton's first-round stroke average is 69.75. His second-round average is 68.5. His issues have been on the weekend, where he's 72.25 in the third round and 72.33 on Sundays.

Australia's Corey Hale won the Monday qualifier to gain entrance into the field. He made the cut and is tied for 31st after rounds of 69-71.

Last week in Beijing, Myles Creighton recorded his first top-10 on this Tour, tying for ninth.