Investors check share prices at a securities firm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. [Photo by Xing Qu/For China Daily]

China's top securities regulator has approved the initial public offering applications of seven companies.

Shanxi Huaxiang Group Co Ltd, Ways Electron Co Ltd, Hangzhou Li-On Microelectronics Co Ltd, Zhejiang Gongdong Medical Technology Co Ltd, Zhongyan Technology Co Ltd, Qingdao Sentury Tire Co Ltd and Hunan Huawen Food Co Ltd will be listed on the A-share market, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement.

The companies and their underwriters will confirm IPO dates and publish their prospectuses following discussions with the stock exchanges.