What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lever journalist into China? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Lever". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ED (synonym of "journalist") + PAL (synonym of "China?"); definition: "Lever" The answer is PEDAL.

Lever journalist into China? (5)

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