Hung Hsiu-chu, the presidential candidate of Taiwan’s ruling Kuomintang, will

Hung Hsiu-chu gives a press conference, Sept. 1. (Photo/CNA)

“absolutely run the full course of her campaign,” a spokeswoman said Thursday, adding that Hung will be back on her campaign trail next week.

Wang Hung-wei made the comments at a press conference after Hung announced late the previous day that she would suspend her campaign for an unspecified period to undergo self-reflection, sparking speculation that she might withdraw from the race.

The presidential election will be held Jan. 16, 2016 alongside legislative elections.