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BANGKOK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- China will collaborate with Thailand "with utmost sincerity" to build a safe railway that could bring convenience and benefits to peoples of both countries, Chinese ambassador Ning Fukui said on Wednesday.
The Thailand-China joint committee has so far held four rounds of talks to discuss details on jointly developing a medium-speed railway route that connects northeast Thailand's Nong Khai province, the capital of Bangkok and the eastern Rayong province, Ning told Xinhua in an interview.
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Thailand's deputy government spokesperson Sansern Kaewkamnerd said earlier that construction of the dual-track line, which is expected to join the planned China-Laos railway, will start within this year.
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China will transfer its skills as well as experience in railway operation and management to the Thai side "without reservation," he said ahead of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
"China will be dedicated to training Thai technicians and is also willing to consider engaging qualified local subcontractors and personnel resources in developing the railway route," Ning said.
The ambassador also dismissed accusations that China only shows interest in making profits from Thailand's railway development rather than in investment, saying they are "utterly groundless."
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The study will specify the design, exact length, supporting facilities and total cost of the railway, based on which China and Thailand will determine their respective proportion of investment, according to Ning.
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Ning also called for enhanced cooperation in the development of remote-sensing technologies and communications satellites, among others.
"We encourage enterprises of both countries to use local currencies more often in bilateral trade settlements and investment, so as to reduce foreign exchange risks and transaction costs," he added.
Costa Rica kept the World Cup upsets going on Saturday with a shock 3-1 win over Uruguay as England and Italy prepared for a heavyweight clash in the heart of the Amazon.
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That came just 24 hours after the Netherlands stunned and humiliated reigning champions Spain 5-1 in Salvador.
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Uruguay, the reigning South American champions, looked to be on the way to all three points in the Group D opener after Cavani's first half spot-kick.
But Costa Rica roared back in the second half as Uruguay, missing injured Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, ran out of steam.
Two goals in three minutes from Joel Campbell and Oscar Duarte put the Central Americans ahead before substitute Marcos Urena added a late third.
Uruguay's Maxi Pereira was red-carded in injury time.
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England's chances of scoring a first competitive win over the Italians since 1977 received a boost when Azzurri goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was ruled out just hours from kick off.
Buffon confirmed on Twitter he would miss the game, with Salvatore Sirigu taking his place.
"Life is great... and a missed match or another missed World Cup is not going to change my opinion on that!!" Buffon said.
In an earlier game Saturday, stylish Colombia shrugged off the absence through injury of star striker Radamel Falcao to hammer Greece 3-0 in Group C.
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"We are capable of scoring goals and creating chances, which is a great thing to have," said Colombia's Argentinian coach Jose Pekerman.
"The important thing is that everyone did their bit for the team and that transmits confidence. We took our chances and knew how to play as a team."
Japan and Ivory Coast will contest the final game of the day in the coastal city of Recife at 10:00pm (0100 GMT).
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