中国人留学生はアルバイトしても税金を払わなくていい

 

中国人留学生はアルバイトしても税金を払わなくていい pic.twitter.com/eFpgcsDsWU

— John Smith (@smith_john87277) October 23, 2025

The post features a 1:43-minute video by a Japanese commentator explaining that Chinese students in Japan are exempt from income tax on part-time work under Article 21 of the 1983 Japan-China tax treaty, which mutually exempts such earnings for educational purposes.

This exemption applies regardless of income level, but most international students earn below Japan's ¥1.03 million annual threshold (increasing to ¥1.5 million for dependents in 2025), meaning Japanese students often face similar non-taxation without treaty benefits.

Posted amid rising anti-immigration sentiment, the video's 1.3 million views and polarized replies highlight calls for treaty revision due to economic imbalances, though some users note the mutual nature and low average earnings of ¥600,000 limit practical impact.