Haven't been to China. Have busloads of Chinese tourists come to my little town - no clue how they afford it. Never been laughed and pointed at. Have had photo requests. Don't recall any China related negative posts.

If your imagination is worried about pickpockets you can take an old pair of jeans and cut the waistband and front pockets away from the rest of the jeans. Wear the waistband and front pockets under your kilt. Wallet in one pocket, passport in the other pocket. Keep a "give away" wallet in your sporran. Worked great for me. Found I could even access it discretely while seated in a restaurant. Main benefit for me was peace of mind.