Henan draw against Chongqing Lifan allowing Shenzhen Ruby to make up ground with its 5-2 win against Beijing Polytech.
Chongqing FC lose away to Chengdu Blades (2-0) so are now back in the relegation zone after Hubei Huakaier haul themselves out of it with a 1-0 win at home to Yanbian (Hubei now on 7 pts with Chongqing but greater goal difference).
Shijiazhuang Junhao draw with Guizhou 1-1 - they are comfortably mid-table. Old provides an assist for the opening goal but late drama in the game leaves the home fans in a pwopa nawty mood and they pelt the ref's bus as it leaves the stadium.