By the 1900s, Singapore had grown into a busy trading centre as more people had come to trade and settle here. However, most of the people did not consider Singapore their homeland. They were more interested in making a living and left Singapore under the rule of British. Meanwhile, Japan had become a powerful counrty. It wanted to conquer and control lands overseas.
As a Chinese point of view, in Singapore, the Chinese refused to go to Japanese shops, doctors or even barbers. The Chinese also prevented customers from entering shops selling Japnese goods and services. Japanese goods were not allowed to be sold in Chinese shops. Chinese traders who sold Japanese goods were no treated well by the people. Many Chinese in Singapore raised money to help China in the war against Japan. Chinese women and children sold flowers, flags and matchboxes to raise funds. Many rich merchants and ordinary workers also gave money to help China in the war against Japan. Some Chinese went back to China to fight against the Japanese.
TAKEN FROM:-interacting with our world
(social studies book for primary school)
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