He should NOT have given an interview to Financial Times to begin with. Period.
I have been noticing their articles for a few years now and it is heavily biased in favor PDM.
So, it does surprise me who got him trapped to have an interview with Financial Times at the first place.
Catch that person!!
You can deal with a section of Western media that is somewhat willing to listen to you but do choose by yourself who can relay your message to its best. Do NOT sit with those who are known to create controversies and cause harm than good!