Background and career
José Antonio Chang Escobedo (born 19 May 1958) is a Peruvian politician who was the Prime Minister of Peru from 2010 to 2011, appointed by President Alan García. Chang replaced Javier Velásquez as part of a cabinet reshuffle. He was also Minister of Education until he resigned both cabinet positions on March 18, 2011. He current serves as Minister of Education again under Keiko Fujimori since July 2026. Chang was the second Chinese-Peruvian Prime Minister, the first being Víctor Joy Way in 1999 during the administration of President Alberto Fujimori. He currently serves as a Rector of the University of San Martín de Porres. He is the subject of numerous judicial investigations.

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