China, as it used to be (6)

I believe the answer is:

cathay

(Other definitions for cathay that I've seen before include "Name for China in medieval Europe" , "Old word for China" , "Traditional China" , "China - antique" , "China long ago" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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