China reported Asian hardwood now more expensive (6)
I believe the answer is:
teacup
'china' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'reported asian hardwood now more expensive' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'more expensive' could be 'up' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'up' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for teacup that I've seen before include "Cockney thieves found here" , "Part of the service" , "Drinking container that may contain a small storm" , "Drink holder" , "Consumption of drink involved here" .)