What does the cryptic crossword clue "Germany's elitist group in China? (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "China?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (abbreviation of "Germany's") + INNER (synonym of "elitist") + SET (synonym of "group"); definition: "China?" The answer is DINNERSET.

Germany's elitist group in China? (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28984 | 5 Down | 2023-02-03 flower

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