Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy patrol near a sign in the Spratly Islands (Nansha Islands) in this photo taken on February 9, 2016. Reuters

MANILA (UPDATED) - China's installation of new missiles on the Spratly islands is a warning to all unfriendly forces, leaving the Philippines’ claims on the disputed waters at the mercy of that country, an analyst said Friday.

Rommel Banlaoi, chairman of the Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, said the militarization efforts of China was a message to other claimant countries in the South China Sea not to mess with Beijing.

“China is telling all unfriendly countries: don't mess with China because they have the capability to retaliate," he said.

"It's publicly stated by China in its current national military strategy, China says it will maintain its policy of peaceful development and will exercise its right to self-defense and will promote peace in the region. If provoked, China will not hesitate to go to war,” he added.

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The CNBC on Wednesday reported that new Chinese missiles were allegedly deployed on Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef, and Mischief Reef, which are all in the Spratly archipelago located in waters south of mainland China, between Vietnam and the Philippines.

Foreign Affairs Chief Alan Peter Cayetano meanwhile on Friday said the Philippine government was still verifying the report.

China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed deployment of the missile system in the disputed sea.

"The relevant deployment targets no one. Anyone with no invasive intention will find no reason to worry about this. We hope that the relevant party could view this matter in an objective and calm way," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said in press conference.

Malacañang expressed concern over the deployment of missiles but expressed confidence that the missiles are not directed at the Philippines.

Banlaoi, meanwhile, said the Philippines can no longer take back areas it claims in the disputed waters since Manila is now "at the mercy" of Beijing.

What the Philippines can do is develop a "better understanding" with China according to Banlaoi so that both countries can use resources in the disputed waters.

"We cannot take back all those artificial islands or all those reefs because we are now at the mercy of China so it's very important that we cultivate and enhance friendly ties with China so we can access those waters belonging to our EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone)," he said.