What Does the DAW Books Acquisition Mean for SFF?

Science fiction and fantasy fans were stunned to hear that DAW Books, one of the oldest independent publishers of science fiction and fantasy, had been acquired by Astra Publishing House.

DAW Books independent no more? Owned by Astra Publishing House, which is owned by a company based out of Beijing, China?

What are the ramifications? Fans and authors alike are still trying to figure this out…