The charge-mosaic membrane is mainly used for separating electrolytes and organics with low molecular weight. The transport mechanism model, fabrication method, the research progresses and the frontiers of the charge-mosaic membrane in last twenty years were briefly introduced in this paper. Some transport models were recommended such as the circulating circuit model, the nonequilibrium thermodynamic model and Friction model. Essential methods for preparing charge-mosaic membranes, such as the multi-block copolymers, graft modifications, interfacial polymerization and co-polymer blending, etc., were elaborated in detail. Future research of the membrane would concentrate on how to increase capacities and control ratio for anion-and cation-exchange groups, and reinforce the study on ions transfer mechanism, membrane characterization and its industrial applications.