What does the cryptic crossword clue "A hot topic: worldwide conflict with China? (6,7)" mean?

The definition is "A hot topic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GLOBAL (synonym="GLOBAL") + WAR (synonym="WAR") + MING (synonym="MING") = GLOBAL WARMING; definition: "A hot topic:" The answer is GLOBAL WARMING.

A hot topic: worldwide conflict with China? (6,7)

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