What does the cryptic crossword clue "Secret clique led by Democrat in China? (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "China". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="Democrat") + INNER (synonym="secret") + SET (synonym="clique") = DINNER SET; definition: "China?" The answer is DINNER SET.

Secret clique led by Democrat in China? (6,3)

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