The 28 year-old Belgian was round in 66 at Luxehills in Chengdu today to move to 18 under par, a shot clear of Han Cheng-won.
Colsaerts has been a professional since the age of 18 without recording a win on the Tour but last year found himself in contention at five events. And he is hopeful of converting that improvement into a win, be it tomorrow or in the near future.
"I've been looking for a win for a couple of years but I've put myself in contention a few times and I know if I don't win here it will come one day," he told europeantour.com.
"I was a bit itchy today and managed all right. I hope tomorrow I'll manage the same."
The big-hitter drove his way to success today, playing the four par-five holes in five under with an eagle and three birdies.
"The wind changed the course dramatically today. You had to think more about certain tee shots.
"The other days you could pretty much go at every pin and the ball would stop where it landed. With these greens you always want to be on the right side but it was harder with it being dry."
Han had been the early frontrunner after an opening 64 which preceded a poor 70. A 65 today, however, was the day's best effort to take the 19-year-old South Korean back up to second.
"I played perfectly today - some good shots and good putts," he said.
"I took confidence from my putting today. When I missed shots I made the putts, that helped my round.
"This is the best I have played as a professional. I have some experience of big tournaments from when I was an amateur and that experience is helping me now. I'm not nervous - I believe in myself."
Irishman Peter Lawrie is two off the the lead and tied for third with France's Gregory Havret after both produced 68s to go 16 under.
Welshman Jamie Donaldson began the day out in front after a stunning 61 yesterday but a 70 today saw him plummet down the leaderboard.
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