Tingjun Cao's murder trial faced delays due to translation issues, leading New Zealand to adopt higher interpreter standards.

The trial of Tingjun Cao, found guilty of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, faced significant delays due to translation issues. The six-and-a-half-week trial included multiple adjournments, increasing costs. Interpreters struggle with real-time pressures and cultural differences, leading New Zealand to adopt Australian standards for interpreters, requiring NAATI credentials.

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