During this time, Lin oversaw a tumultuous period[2][circular reference] as president of Shandong University as it moved from Qingdao to Anqing and then to Wanxian in 1938.
Lin Jiqing was born into the Laiyang Wang clan, a capitalist and Christian family of stature in China.
[5] Lin's brother Yi Zhenqing, a notable pastor and professor at Qidaqian Theological Seminary, was the director of Qilu University.
[5] Lin's nephew Yi Fuen was an important pilot and lieutenant general of the national army, serving as a personal assistant to Chiang Kai-Shek.
Yi Fuen formed China Airlines,[6] led the Asia Chemical Corporation, and founded the nonprofit Li-Ching Cultural and Educational Foundation.