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There are many ways to identify fibres; however, since most of the tests are destructive or the sample preparation process is complex, most methods used to identify archaeological fibres have their limitations. Among the existing methods, Fourier Transform Attenuated Total Reflection Infrared (ATR-FTIR) technology is relatively simple, fast and non-destructive, and the results are more accurate and reliable. In this study, four samples of ancient Chinese fibre, yarn, and fabric were identified using ATR-FTIR technology. Spectra of fingerprints show that the characteristics of cotton, linen, and wool are clear. The spectra of archaeological cotton fibre and modern cotton fibre are compared and analyzed. The results show that as a non-destructive method for analyzing surface composition of materials, ATR-FTIR technology is suitable for the identification of archaeological fibres.

This paper aims to examine different hypotheses concerning the effects of executive incentive on the degree of Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) ambidexterity. Specifically, this study provides new insights on how executive equity incentive and executive control right incentive may affect overseas ambidextrous strategy of Chinese enterprises.

This study used panel data of Chinese manufacturing listed companies in 2006-2015 to explore the relationships between related factors. Hypotheses are tested by using regression analysis.

This study found that executive equity incentive is positively related to the degree of FDI ambidexterity. It also found that the level at which control right incentives of executive are made has a curvilinear relationship with degree of FDI ambidexterity. Higher level of control right incentive of executive will be associated with higher degree of FDI ambidexterity; however, beyond some level, higher control right incentive of executive will be associated with lower degree of FDI ambidexterity.

This paper has implications to future research and companies’ everyday practice on ambidextrous FDI strategy.

Based on the principal-agent framework and incentive theory, this paper offers an interesting insight of achieving balance of ambidextrous strategy for Chinese multinational enterprises by involving the different roles of executive equity incentive and executive control right incentive they played.