BHP H2 profit up 30 pct, sees strong China demand

  SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Mining giant BHP Billiton, bidding around & #36;127 billion for rival Rio Tinto in what would be the world's second-biggest takeover, posted a 30 percent rise in half-year profit and boosted its dividend, saying it was in good shape to weather a downturn in the commodities cycle.  

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