What does the cryptic crossword clue "Little growth in Shanghai as no business is on the up (6)" mean?

The definition is "Little growth". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden backwards [ in…on the up ] in "shanga I AS NO B usiness" The answer is BONSAI.

Little growth in Shanghai as no business is on the up (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29242 | 20 Down | 2023-12-01 flower

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