Hung Temporarily Suspends Daily Campaign Schedule, Vows Not to Withdraw from Race

 Hung Temporarily Suspends Daily Campaign Schedule, Vows Not to Withdraw from Race

 Sources: All Taipei newspapers

 September 3, 2015

KMT Presidential candidate Hung Hsiu-chu last night announced on her Facebook page that she was going to “temporarily suspend her daily campaign activities.” Her Facebook post caused speculation as to whether she intended to withdraw from the race. 

Later, the Hung campaign office issued an urgent statement, explaining that Hung only intended to take a few days off from her daily campaign schedule, but “she will definitely not withdraw from the race.” The KMT party central is planning to invite KMT public-office holders at all levels to participate in a large-scale campaign rally next week to demonstrate their support for Hung. 

Hung stated on her Facebook page, “To my dear friends: Thank you all for the support and encouragement you have given me over the past months. You have given me strength and made me fearless. This election is about how to find the correct path for Taiwan, and many serious issues must be tackled concerning the country’s destiny. Therefore, I have decided to temporarily suspend my hectic daily campaign activities in order to think about the future steps to take in the campaign. In doing so, I shall fearlessly move forward to accept responsibility to lead the country and not let down people’s expectations in me. I will issue a full report to everyone after a short break. Thank you all and good night!” 

Wang Hong-wei (王鴻薇), spokeswoman of the Hung campaign office, stressed in a press conference this morning that “Hung will absolutely run in the race to the end.” As Hung is in good health, she would resume her campaign schedule next week, added Wang. 

Asked whether Hung would run her campaign as a “Presidential candidate,” Wang replied, “There is no doubt about it,” adding that Hung’s determination would not be shaken, and all rumors about Hung’s withdrawal from the race were groundless.

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