What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top horse race in China (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "China". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROWN (synonym="Top") + DERBY (synonym="horse race") = CROWNDERBY; definition: "China" The answer is CROWNDERBY.

Top horse race in China (5,5)

Independent Cryptic #10888 | 22 Across | 2021-09-04 flower

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