If you don't have backup comms, you're screwed. Start learning.
Hamstudy.org will get you started.
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Baofeng radios are in fact GREAT for people who need to get started because of the absurdly low cost of entry. The biggest downside with them is in stressed communications environments. I'd strongly say buy one because it can be used as a home receiver or a backup radio as well and for the price, it literally cannot be discounted. I have two in reserve along with a Wouxun handheld.
Yaesu, Kenwood both make solid handheld offerings if you have the finances, and there is a whole world of DMR offerings that I'm unfortunately completely unfamiliar with.
At this point, my concerns with China are lower than my concerns with being properly kitted at home. So do what you have to do to be ready.