correction: WITHOUT
The PR can't be coming from the Chinese WITHOUT KRY's prior knowledge. The agreement works both ways. From the agreement:
Public Announcements
Neither party shall make any public announcement regarding this Agreement or the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement without providing an opportunity to the other party, acting reasonably, to review and comment on such announcement or press release. Recognizing that such public announcements may be required under applicable law, each party agrees to review and comment on any proposed public announcement of the other party as expeditiously as practicable.
8.