People Lindy Duncan and Sarah Schmelzel, Japan’s Mao Saigo and South Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim are a shot behind Liu.
South Korea’s Haeran Ryu shared the in a single day lead with Liu however made a 74 to slide again joint-sixth on 5 below for the match.
China’s Weiwei Zhang was additionally on 5 below after 15 holes of her second spherical when play was suspended due to unhealthy gentle.
American Lexi Thompson, who has retired from full-time golf however continues to play sure occasions, is in competition at 4 below.
Liu, who’s chasing a primary main and first LPGA Tour win, stated she is going to really feel the strain this weekend.
“Positively I’ll really feel just a little bit, as a result of this it is a main,” she stated.
“I do know the course going to be more durable, so I feel ought to simply keep affected person, calm, as a result of I am a really emotional individual.”
Corridor had an eventful spherical that includes three bogeys, one double bogey and 4 birdies to finally keep in hanging distance of the lead.
Nevertheless, compatriots Lottie Woad and Charley Hull slipped again to 4 over, with Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh a shot forward.
All three will miss the minimize, which is projected to be at two over, with 9 gamers but to complete their second spherical.
Korda’s 68, which included six birdies and two bogeys, has subsequently moved her contained in the minimize line and offers the world primary an outdoor probability of mounting a outstanding comeback over the weekend.
Three-time main winner Lydia Ko can also be at one over.
