As a first-class academic group in the field of world economic research in China, there are many experts and scholars. Its members are mainly experts from China Academy of Social Sciences, national universities, central party schools, provincial and municipal academy of social sciences, provincial party schools engaged in teaching and research in the fields of world economy, international trade, international investment and international finance, as well as experts from the State Council Development Research Center, China People's Bank, China Bank and other related institutions engaged in world economic research.

There are 32 corporate members, 100 executive directors, 293 directors and 1000 individual members. The Council of the Society has held nine sessions.

President of China World Economic Association: Dr. Yu Yongding, Director of Institute of World Economics and Politics of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and former member of Monetary Policy Committee of China People's Bank.

Vice Presidents: Ding Yifan (the State Council Development Research Center), Zhu Min (Bank of China), Zhu Naixin (Jiangsu Academy of Social Sciences), Hua Min (Fudan University), Li Xiangyang (China Academy of Social Sciences), Li Xiao (Jilin University), Li Xian (Beijing Normal University), Li Daokui (Tsinghua University), Zhuang Mingzong (Xiamen University), Song Yuhua (Zhejiang) and Zhou Mao.

Secretary General of China World Economic Association: Shao (China Academy of Social Sciences).