Reuters poll: 20 of 37 expect Chinese authorities to defend yuan 7.000 per dollar

Reuters poll

• Chinese yuan to gain 1.8% vs dollar to 6.85 in year vs 6.80 in October poll
• 28 of 60 expect yuan to weaken to 7 per dollar or beyond in a year
• 20 of 37 say Chinese authorities will defend yuan from weakening to 7 per dollar or beyond