 The Ming imperial administration appointed him as chieftain "xuanweishi" () of the Palembang district for his contribution in helping Ming admiral Zheng He defeat the pirate leader Chen Zuyi.Shi Jinqing had already been appointed an official civil servant of the Majapahit kingdom of Java, sent to Palembang to serve as a minister after the Majapahit defeated Srivijaya in the year 1377.Shi Jinqing had a son Shi Jisun () and a daughter Shi Daniang.