What does the cryptic crossword clue "Artist from China with inner determination (8)" mean?

The definition is "Artist". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GRIT (synonym="determination = courage and persistence") in MATE (synonym="China, from Cockney rhyming slang China plate = mate = friend") = MAGRITTE; definition: "Artist" The answer is MAGRITTE.

Artist from China with inner determination (8)

Independent Cryptic #11939 | 8 Down | 2025-01-14 flower

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