MACOMB, Ill., Oct. 26 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:

MACOMB, IL - - Yong Tang, professor of journalism and media law in Western Illinois University's School of Communication, Media and Experience Industries, has received the 2026 Distinguished Publication Award from the Communication and Law Division of the National Communication Association (NCA) for his book, "Freedom of Information Law in China: From Imperial Court Diaries to Open Government Information Regulations."

The award recognizes outstanding scholarship in communication law and policy. Tang's book examines the development of freedom of information law in China and its implications for government transparency and public access to information. ...