& 3D Autonomous region of the People's Republic of China whose capital is Hohhot (5,8) (5)

I believe the answer is:

inner

(Other definitions for inner that I've seen before include "red" , "Private, not expressed" , "Essential - most private" , "Ring next to the bullseye" , "Archers know about this" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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