Story highlights Detained Swedish human rights advocate appears on state TV

His organization says that the confession was "forced"

Comes after similar confession by missing Hong Kong bookseller

(CNN) A Swedish human rights advocate detained in China has appeared on state television admitting to violating Chinese laws, which his organization described as an "apparent forced confession."

Xinhua, China's state-run news agency, said that Peter Jesper Dahlin worked for an illegal organization that sponsored activities that jeopardized China's national security.

"I have caused harm to the Chinese government. I have hurt the feelings of the Chinese people. I apologize sincerely for this. And I'm very sorry that this ever happened," he said in an interview that aired on state broadcaster CCTV Tuesday evening.

Dahlin worked for the Chinese Urgent Action Working Group, which "undertakes rapid response assistance for rights defenders in need" and provides legal aid and training across China, according to its website.

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China Action said Tuesday the accusations against Dahlin remain "baseless."

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