What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note a new Judge in Government in Chinese city (7)" mean?

The definition is "Chinese city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). N (abbreviation of "Note") + A (abbreviation of "a") + N (abbreviation of "new") + J (abbreviation of "Judge") + IN (synonym of "in") + G (abbreviation of "Government"); definition: "Chinese city" The answer is NANJING.

Note a new Judge in Government in Chinese city (7)

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