Absurd China News content (5)
I believe the answer is:
inane
'absurd' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'china news content' is the wordplay.
'content' indicates a hidden word (letters contained within the clue).
'INANE' is hidden in the letters of 'china news'.
(Other definitions for inane that I've seen before include "Silly, witless" , "Stupid and silly" , "Witless and pointless" , "Devoid of intelligence" , "Empty-headed" .)