Swedish human right activist Peter Dahlin on Tuesday made an appearance on Chinese state TV and confessed about breaking the law through his organization 'China Action.'

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Peter Dahlin is reported to have been detained by authorities on Jan. 4 as he was about to board a plane for Thailand.

According to state media agency, Peter Dahlin's organization China Action has been accused of instigating confrontation and gathering information to distort report.

China Action was founded by Peter Dahlin with the aim of providing direct legal aid to people suffering alleged human rights violations in the country. The organization also provided assistance to lawyers who offer legal aid in rural areas of China.

"I violated Chinese law through my activities here, I've caused harm to the Chinese government, I've hurt the feelings of the Chinese people. I apologies sincerely for this and I'm very sorry that this ever happened," Dahlin said. He added that he has been treated well by Chinese authorities and has been given proper food as well as good amount of sleep.

Dahlin's detention on Jan. 4 coincided with a crackdown on Beijing based legal firm 'Fengrui', which has equally been abused of subversion by the authorities.

According to Xinhua, Dahlin is linked to this legal firm. He was reportedly collaborating with one of the prominent lawyers in this firm to establish an organization in Hong kong.

Dahlin has also been accused of providing funds to activist Xing Qingxian, who reportedly helped son of detained lawyer Wang Yu to elope the country.

Meanwhile ,officials from the Swedish embassy have been allowed to meet Dahlin for a brief time. Sweden has officially said that it is still looking into the case.   

TagsPeter Dahlin, CCTV