Hung Hsiu-chu, a presidential candidate from the ruling Kuomintang (KMT), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 6, 2015. Hung Hsiu-chu, the controversial presidential candidate for Taiwan's ruling Kuomintang (KMT) refused to quit on October 6 as rumours swirled she would be ousted by the deeply divided party. Known as "xiao-la-jiao" or "little hot pepper" for her straight-talking style, Hung Hsiu-chu is trailing behind opposition candidate Tsai Ing-wen in the polls. AFP PHOTO / Sam Yeh (Photo credit should read SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images)
