新加坡举行悼念活动缅怀日占时期死难者，黄循财：必须时刻掌握自己的命运

Group 1 - The event commemorates the victims of the Japanese occupation of Singapore, which lasted from February 15, 1942, for three years and eight months, resulting in the deaths of at least 50,000 Singaporean Chinese [1][2] - The commemoration took place on February 15, designated as "Total Defence Day," with around 500 attendees including government officials, military veterans, and representatives from various communities [1] - Singapore's leaders emphasized the importance of remembering history and the lessons learned from the past, particularly in the context of current geopolitical tensions and the need for national defense [1][2] Group 2 - The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has organized this memorial event for 59 consecutive years, highlighting its significance in the annual calendar [2] - The Chinese Embassy in Singapore expressed concerns over the resurgence of militarism in Japan and called for a collective effort to uphold the correct historical narrative of World War II [2]