General Zhang Shengmin has been named a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission at a key party meeting that also confirmed the expulsion of two of his predecessors and other top brass amid a sprawling anti-corruption drive

Zhang Shengmin heads anti-corruption efforts in the army and is seen as a trusted loyalist of President Xi.

Chinese Communist Party replaces 11 members, promoting general Zhang Shengmin amid military corruption purge and discussions on economic development.

General Zhang Shengmin has been named a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission at a key party meeting that also confirmed the expulsion of two of his predecessors and…