Cryptic crossword clue
Western China hosts the Mexican firm, putting out the red carpet 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WELCOMING

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The straight part
We know that "putting out the red carpet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case putting out the red carpet = welcoming.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WELCOMING mean?

WELCOMING adjective
  1. Hospitable, accessible and cordial.
WELCOMING verb
  1. To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
  2. To accept something willingly or gladly.
WELCOMING noun
  1. An act of giving welcome.

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