What does the cryptic crossword clue "China’s excellent Forbidden City? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Forbidden City?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAL (synonym="China's") + ACE (synonym="excellent") = PALACE; definition: "Forbidden City?" The answer is PALACE.

China’s excellent Forbidden City? (6)

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