Activist Tong Zeng yesterday said he had no plans to stage or join protests against Japan's war crimes but would issue a statement to commemorate the Japanese invasion 60 years ago.
Mr Tong said his statement would condemn Japan's wartime atrocities and its occupation of the Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea.
'Official commemorative activities will be held at the Marco Polo Bridge where Japan first invaded China during the war. There will also be forums at Beijing University. But I do not plan to attend any of these,' Mr Tong said.
The activist denied being told by authorities not to organise rallies.
Mr Tong expressed confidence that his protest message would reach the Japanese Embassy in Beijing.
In September Mr Tong was forced by the Civil Affairs Ministry to leave the capital for a month to prevent him taking part in a protest voyage to the disputed Diaoyu Islands.