Core Points - The telegraph service in Hangzhou officially ended on May 1, marking the closure of a significant communication method in China, with only Beijing remaining as the last city offering telegraph services [1][2] - On the final day, the telegraph office in Hangzhou experienced an unprecedented surge in usage, with a total of 5,846 telegrams sent, reflecting a nostalgic revival of interest in this communication form [4] Group 1 - The last night of telegraph service saw a diverse crowd, including elderly individuals and young students, gathering to send their final telegrams, leading to a shortage of telegraph paper [2][3] - The telegraph business in Hangzhou had seen a dramatic increase in activity, with the office manager noting that the volume of telegrams had significantly risen in the weeks leading up to the closure [2][4] - Historical context indicates that the telegraph service peaked in the 1980s, with over 200 million telegrams sent in Zhejiang province alone, but has since declined due to advancements in communication technology [4][6] Group 2 - The last telegram was sent by a dedicated telegraph operator, symbolizing the end of an era in communication history [5][6] - Experts acknowledge that the discontinuation of telegraph services is a natural progression in the evolution of communication technology, as society moves towards more advanced methods [6]

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