Diplomatic relations were finally established on 23 October 1942 and, with the presentation by Archbishop Antonio Riberi of his letter of credence to the President in 1946, the Holy See's Apostolic Delegation in China gained diplomatic status.
Hubungan diplomatik akhirnya didirikan pada 23 Oktober 1942 dan, dengan diwakili oleh Uskup Agung Antonio Riberi dari surat kredensinya kepada Presiden pada 1946, Delegasi Apostolik Tahta Suci di Tiongkok meraih status diplomatik.