Woods was three shots off the pace at the World Golf Championships event, tied for fifth with fellow U.S. Ryder Cup star Anthony Kim, their compatriot Ryan Moore, world No. 4 Paul Casey and Hong Kong Open champion Wen-tang Lin.
Hong Kong's South China Morning Post says Mr Wen's image has been tarnished by the New York Times allegations and "leaves a mixed legacy" of impressive economic advances, successful healthcare and rural policies, but also corruption, wealth disparity and social discontent.