-8 O Fisher, O Wilson, C Plaphol (Tha), L Oosthuizen (SA) -7 F Molinari (Ita), C Montgomerie, R Sterne (SA), M Fraser (Aus), J Edfors (Swe)
Selected others: -5 R McIlroy -4 B Langer (Ger) Even J Hak (HK)
 Fisher felt he had played "solidly" throughout the second round
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England's Oliver Fisher put himself in contention for a maiden European Tour victory as he moved into a four-way tie leading the Hong Kong Open.
The 20-year-old started the day three shots behind overnight leaders Liang Wen-chong and Richard Sterne but hit a five-under-par 65 to move up the field.
Oliver Wilson, South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen and Chawalit Plaphol of Thailand are with him on eight under.
Fisher had three birdies in his first six holes and no dropped shots at all.
"I played very solidly today and I am in a good position going into the weekend," said the Essex player.
Also looking for his first win on the European Tour is Wilson, who lost out in a play-off to Sergio Garcia at the recent HSBC Champions.
The 28-year-old from Mansfield carded six birdies and two bogeys for a second consecutive 66 and said afterwards: "I'm obviously pretty happy with the first two days. It has gone according to plan so far."
Colin Montgomerie ensured he remained in contention with a 65 containing six birdies and one bogey. That left the Scot in a five-strong group just one off the lead on seven under par.
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He said: "When I was winning in the 1990s on a regular basis I was confident of doing so but now I have lost my confidence.
"So getting two scores back-to-back in the 60s is good for me and I can gain some confidence from that and know I can achieve what I think I can.
"This is a more shot-making and more accurate type of golf course, one of the shortest we play all year, so this is why I like this particular style of play, so there should be no surprise that my name is on the leaderboard to be honest."
Meanwhile, teenage amateur Jason Hak became the youngest player to make the cut at a European Tour event after successive 70s ensured he made it through to the weekend.
The 14-year-old from Hong Kong beat the record set by current world number two Garcia by 107 days.
Oosthuizen produced the best round of the tournament with eight birdies and no bogeys in a 62, his lowest score on the European Tour and just one shot outside the course record.
"I've been playing well for the last seven months really but I just can't get that final edge in," he said.
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