Curbing death sentences not that easy

"Murderer to die", says an article today in the Shanghai Daily. It is the sad story of a divorce that got out of hand. But hold on, the article says the Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court issued the order yesterday. Would that since January 1 not be the responsibility of the Supreme People's Court who has the final word in all death sentences?
It is obvious not going to be that easy. Capital punishment is still supported by many Chinese, including local governments who hate to see this tool to set examples disappear. The first step might have been made, but it will not be easy to get this done very fast.