RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and JournalismRUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism2312-92202312-9247Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)4592Formation of the term «yellow peril» on the image of China in the mediaKonovalovаO SergeevnaКафедра теории и истории журналистики; Российский университет дружбы народов; Peoples' Friendship University of Russiatizhrudn@mail.ru <mailto:tizhrudn@mail.ru>Peoples' Friendship University of Russia150320113748107092016Copyright © 2011,2011The article reviews the history of the formation of the term yellow expansion (yellow peril) in the world media as applied to Asians, in particular, immigrants from China. In addition, the author analyzes the evaluation plan for this concept, the saturation level and the degree of influence on the perception of the image of China as a whole in the pages of today's Russian press."yellow expansion""yellow peril"ChinaRussiathe media«желтая экспансия»«желтая опасность»«китайская угроза»медиаимиджКитайРоссиясредства массовой информации